Taking out student loans to pay for college seemed like a great idea at the time (hey, everyone was doing it!). But now you’re out of school and struggling to make your loan payments. Maybe you’ve already defaulted on your student loans—or it’s just a matter of time before you…
Look, we get it—taxes are the worst. Just hearing the words “Tax Day” is enough to make you reach for a bottle of aspirin . . . or maybe a stiff drink. But here’s the thing: April always rolls around, and taxes aren’t going anywhere. Get expert money advice to…
Listen, nobody wants to be on the receiving end of unemployment benefits. But if your company suddenly downsizes, a worldwide pandemic strikes, or AI renders your job “obsolete,” it’s nice to know there’s a safety net to catch you if you end up out of work. Get expert money advice…
Hey, we’re not going to geek out on accounting terminology, but to understand tax liability, it’s helpful to be familiar with two basic accounting terms: assets and liabilities. Assets are things you own—think money, property, your collection of obsolete cell phones. Liabilities are money you owe to other people. In other words: Bills…
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So, you’re ready to start setting goals for 2025. How exciting! Maybe you’ve made up your mind to finally pay off your student loans by the time next Christmas rolls around. Maybe you’re ready to lose those last ten pounds. Or maybe you’ve decided to spend the new year working…
Just when you started getting comfortable with your annual chore of tax filing, the 2018 tax reform bill hit the scene—and everything changed. From tax rates to deductions, a whole bunch of tax changes forced millions of Americans to rethink how they did their taxes. But here’s the thing: Even…
Food. It’s the third-highest expense for Americans and usually people’s biggest budget buster.3 Whether it’s your daily coffee run, lunch with coworkers, or a last-minute dinner via DoorDash, eating out isn’t cheap—especially as food prices continue to go up. If you’re getting out of debt, the only time you should see the…
Key takeaways Direct deposit allows your employer to electronically send your paycheck directly to your bank account. Many banks offer perks for direct deposit customers, including waived monthly fees, early paycheck access and higher interest rates on savings accounts. You can split your direct deposit between multiple accounts to automate…
Back in the old days, the state and local tax (SALT) deduction was arguably the most popular tax deduction in America. Get expert money advice to reach your money goals faster! You probably remember your parents or grandparents saving every receipt—even on small purchases like a box of nails or…
Did you ever wonder why taxes are so often mentioned in the same sentence as death? They’re both unpleasant, and you can’t, in the end, avoid either of them. But that doesn’t have to get you down! Your business is killing it and your customers are being served. You just…
Children are a blessing. Even when they test you (looking at you, teenagers and “threenagers”), you wouldn’t trade them for anything. Get expert money advice to reach your money goals faster! You know what else kids are? Expensive. From buying thousands of diapers to saving for college, it all adds up.…
The Roth IRA is one killer way to save for retirement. We recommend it a lot. Like, a lot a lot. Because what’s not to love? Not only do you get to enjoy watching your investments inside of a Roth IRA grow tax-free, but you’ll also get to use that money in…
As we kick off the new year, a lot of folks are on edge about the economy and their personal finances. According to Ramsey Solutions’ State of Personal Finance study, only about half the country feels happy about their money. The other half either worries daily about their personal finances or…
If you’re burdened by student loan debt, you’re not alone. People in our country have dug themselves into $1.48 trillion of debt for college.1 And many of them wonder how long it will take to pay off their student loans. Sending in an average monthly payment of $393 is annoying at…
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