Personal Finance and Lifestyle Guide
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Unfortunately, I don’t know any way you can raise your credit score to a high enough number today to get what you want out of it, but I do know a few ways you can raise it pretty quickly. Most people spend years working hard to raise their credit score, but we have a few […] More
Some people worry about how they will pay their taxes this year, especially as the April 18 deadline approaches as quickly as ever. When it comes to owing the IRS money, you have a few options. You can pay the IRS with a personal check, with a money order or with a cashier’s check. You […] More
After recently receiving a letter in the mail declining me for a credit card I did not apply for on the basis that I am deceased, I realized that I need to be more diligent about checking my credit report. Once a year is clearly not enough. The major credit bureaus allow everyone to see […] More
Let’s face it, celebrities make big money and enjoy a life of privilege and pampering. While raking in all that green they may not realize it, but the tax man lurks in the background, counting every easily earned cent. For this reason, many entitled celebrities get a reality check when their tax bill catches up […] More
So many of us want to save money, but we are not that good at it. That’s why we struggle so much in that area of our lives. However, we’ve recently learned of something that is designed to save for you, without any actual effort on your behalf. It might not seem all that possible, […] More
As the mother of four small kids, nothing terrifies me more in life than something horrible happening to them. My job as their mother is to raise them to become amazing humans with kind hearts, compassion, ambition and motivation. I want them to be lovely human beings, intelligent and sweet. I also want them to […] More
One of the most commonly asked questions people have regarding their debt is which credit card to pay off first. It’s not a bad question, either. It’s merely a question that people have because they honestly do not know which card is the best to pay off first. Some people suggest paying off a certain […] More
Now that we have less than a week to go until the official close of tax season, as many as a quarter of American taxpayers are working diligently to file their returns last minute. It’s nice to have it behind you, but it might mean that you are too late to file your own return […] More
The 2016 presidential campaign is an unusual one, full of constant controversy and races that are still competitive on both sides (despite the comments of both front-runners). With the collective campaign noise, it can be difficult to sort out the candidate’s real stand on issues that affect you. Help is available, at least with respect […] More
It wasn’t long ago when a friend asked me an honest question as we were driving to a new restaurant and needed directions. I pushed the button on my dash for OnStar to provide an address and have turn-by-turn directions sent to my SUV. She asked if the price I pay every month is really […] More
Tax deductions are always useful, but tax credits are even more so. Deductions only reduce your taxable income, while credits are subtracted directly from your tax bill. In the case of refundable tax credits, you may even be eligible for a refund beyond the amount of taxes that you pay. Non-refundable tax credits cannot be […] More
Part of what we love to do here is help you with your financial life; whether it’s saving money on amazing deals, budgeting or just providing you with simple, informative financial advice. We tell you about new credit cards, about deals, about special savings and we tell you how you can save money doing everyday […] More