December 8, 2024
It’s almost Christmas, which means it’s time to buy gifts for the ones you love and it’s a good idea to buy Christmas gifts on a budget. Unfortunately, many of us overspend when we shop for our loved ones. In 2019, the average American shopper accumulated $1,325 in new debt over the Christmas season. According Read more
January 23, 2024
One of the most popular credit card benefits today is the cash back offer. When your credit card issuer says “cash back,” it’s used as an umbrella term for a group of sub-offers. The most common types are statement credit and true cash back. How can you tell the difference? In this article, we’ll help Read more
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January 18, 2024
It seems like the world is going cashless. Between mobile bank transfers, PayPal, Venmo, and other digital financial apps, no one uses “real” folding money anymore. As for coins, maybe you’ll need a quarter for the parking meter if they don’t have an app. Yet, cash-only situations still happen, and there is no quicker embarrassment Read more
January 11, 2024
Updated: January 11, 2024 You’ve probably known all about cashback via credit card or even debit cards. Did you know that in addition to credit card cashback, you can use extra cash via cashback sites and apps? That’s right; you can stagger the rewards, earn your credit card points, and cash back from a website. Read more
January 8, 2024
Updated: March 3, 2023 Earth Day 2024 is on April 22. It comes around only once a year, but reducing, reusing, and recycling all year doesn’t just help the environment — it can also be a great way to save money. So this year, try not to spend only a day on acts that are Read more
January 8, 2024
In 2024, the standard deduction you could claim on your taxes was raised to almost double the past amount. Many American families will see the savings reflected when filing their taxes for 2024. The IRS recently announced the new adjustments for the 2024 tax deduction. There were a few surprises; namely, the standard deduction has Read more
January 8, 2024
Imagine getting cash in hand while shopping without the hassle of finding an ATM! That’s the convenience of debit card cash back. Intrigued? Let’s dive into a world where your shopping trip can also mean a quick cash withdrawal. Ready to uncover the local stores that offer this nifty perk and learn the simple steps Read more
January 8, 2024
Updated: January 15, 2023. Can you think of one thing that many people know they should be doing—but they haven’t started it yet? If you guessed retirement planning, you guessed correctly! The truth is, saving money for retirement sounds like great advice on paper (or in an online article), but people assume it’s not convenient Read more
January 8, 2024
Updated: November 29, 2022 Reading a credit report can be intimidating. It holds all of your reported credit history for the last seven to ten years. That’s a lot of information to process and it is easy to see why it can be overwhelming. In this article, we’ll review how to read a credit report. Read more
January 8, 2024
Updated: November 25, 2022 Tax day, which is slated for May 17, is fast approaching. In addition to gathering your important documents and making an appointment to see an accountant, you’ll need to be on the lookout for tax scams. Each year scammers come up with new and innovative ways to siphon money out of Read more