Author: Christy Rakoczy
How many credit cards do you really need?
If you’re like most people, you regularly receive credit card offers in the mail or see advertisements for the best credit cards online. Some of these offers may …
16 simple ways to save on homeowners insurance
Buying homeowners insurance is essential to help protect against losses that affect your house or its contents. In fact, a lack of adequate insurance coverage could …
15 ways to ensure you have enough retirement savings
Saving for retirement needs to be on everyone’s to-do list because most people can’t work for life. It can be complicated, as you must make sure …
12 things I learned trying to sell my home during COVID-19
My house has been on the market since shortly after the start of the coronavirus pandemic — here’s what I learned during the sales process. In …
8 pet insurance myths you can’t afford to believe
As a pet owner, it’s essential you make responsible decisions for your animal companions. This goes beyond just providing them with proper training and high-quality food. …
Medicare open enrollment: 4 critical questions to ask
Medicare provides insurance for most seniors 65 and older, but getting covered isn’t as simple as it may seem. In fact, you have a choice of Medicare …
Americans spend more time organizing homes than finances amid COVID-19
COVID-19 has changed many things about American life. Unsurprisingly, spending habits are among them. Many Americans are both spending less and spending on different things. But, …
1-in-3 American workers have stopped saving for retirement
For many Americans, saving for retirement is a luxury they simply cannot afford right now. Although investing for the future is essential, COVID-19 has left millions …
69% of Americans want COVID-19 unemployment benefits extended
On March 27, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was signed into law by President Donald Trump. Among other things, the CARES Act authorized …
Survey: Most Americans are canceling summer travel plans
COVID-19 has changed many aspects of American life. Not only has the novel coronavirus left many people worried about their finances, but it’s also upended everything from …
These states are hiring contact tracers right now
The coronavirus pandemic has led to millions of Americans facing layoffs or furlough from their jobs. But even as the response to COVID-19 has resulted in unprecedented unemployment …
1-in-5 Americans can’t afford to help local businesses — but they want to
The novel coronavirus has had a profound impact on the American economy as millions shelter in place to slow the spread of COVID-19. Amidst these unprecedented …
10 easy ways to support your favorite local businesses
The coronavirus pandemic has upended the U.S. economy — and life as we know it. Unfortunately, this means many local businesses are suffering because they can’t continue to …
Does your small business need an SBA loan to stay afloat?
Running a small business can be rewarding, but it can also be challenging even in the best of times. With the uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus (the …
These 10 red flags could lead to an IRS audit
The IRS audited close to a million tax returns in calendar year 2017. This was about .5% of the total returns filed. While this is a …
6 reasons you should stop using your debit card
Do you have both a debit and a credit card in your wallet? If so, you probably know that the money comes from different places when …
