Jun 12 | 2024
The workers who forgo the yoke of traditional employment to strike it out on their own form a vibrant sector of the American economy. From ambitious entrepreneurs to cunning freelancers and everyone in between, self-employed workers say “no” to a punch-the-clock world and enjoy a great deal of freedom in their work. However, that freedom
Ever woken up with last night’s makeup still on, an uneaten slice of pizza on the bedside table, a jackhammer in your head, and an account balance that only adds to your already rising nausea? Ever spend way too much on take-out because you’re just too exhausted from your job—that doesn’t pay you nearly enough
Jul 20 | 2021
Boomer Financial Advice to Ditch
It’s easy to dish out what you might think is great financial advice if you’re from the boomer generation — the most recent generation to accumulate copious amounts of wealth compared to others. But does the financial advice of this aging generation still hold up today? Older generation financial advisors such as Suze Orman and
Jul 07 | 2021
Divorce is an emotionally difficult process. It can prove costly for both parties. With forthcoming expenses such as alimony, child support, and relocation costs looming over you, the last thing you want to do is spend a great deal on the divorce process itself. Consider these ways to keep divorce costs down and ease some
Mar 27 | 2019
With finances being one of the most common sources of stress, anxiety-induced habits of negative self-talk and pessimistic thinking can affect how you deal with your money situation. As common as budgeting problems are, how you approach your personal finances can have a powerful effect on your money management. From second-guessing your expenses to internalizing
It’s a pretty good feeling to get that tax return check in the mail, but a pretty bad one to realize you forgot to include a tax deduction that would have lowered your tax bill or increased your returns. With the ever-increasing complexity of the tax laws, filing taxes just gets more and more complicated.
Mar 07 | 2019
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Whether you’re bored or completely overwhelmed without enough resources, it may be time to leave your current position and seek out better opportunities. The Bureau of Labor Statistics finds that Americans are quitting their jobs at the highest rate since 2001. While it’s normal to occasionally feel stuck or unsure of your next step, if
Mar 05 | 2019
Here’s the sad truth: Divorce doesn’t just break your heart, it can leave you broke. When married, women’s median weekly earnings are about 20 percent higher than women who are divorced, separated, widowed or who have never been married, reports US News and World Reportbased on figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Married women
Feb 14 | 2019
After the 2008 financial crisis, 465 banks failed between 2008 and 2012. Only 10 banks failed in the five years leading up to 2008. Over 10 years later, the big banking industry hasn’t collapsed, but public trust in the sector has been irrevocably damaged by the institutional failure of the financial crisis. As an alternative,
Feb 14 | 2019
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We’ve seen the statistics: 1 in 8 Americans live below the poverty line. 71 million have accrued debt in collections. 55 million of us don’t have anything saved in an emergency fund. An estimated 40 percent struggle to cover basic needs like food and housing costs. [shortcode-1-In-Article-Banner-728×60] We know money struggles are widespread, but the