Author: Krystal Etienne
How to avoid being penalized for paying off your debts early
A frequently offered nugget of financial wisdom is to use unexpected financial windfalls to pay down your debt. But what happens when paying down your loans …
American divorcees shell out this much money to say “I don’t”
The cost of a divorce can depend on which state you live in, how amicable the parting is, and whether you work with a divorce attorney, …
Plan on flying this year? You may want to buy that ticket ASAP
Taking Off The travel industry appears to have finally rebounded from the COVID crash, with an average of 1.95 million passengers passing through US airports each …
Why Tesla just hit the brakes on self-driving cars
Software Recall Electric vehicle giant Tesla (TSLA) has issued a voluntary recall on 362,758 vehicles that were equipped with Full Self-Driving, or FSD, which is the …
Don’t overlook these payroll tax deductions
What Are the Common Types of Payroll Deductions? Who doesn’t love receiving a paycheck and knowing you can use it to pay bills or maybe even …
3 tips for hitting your retirement goals
The 70% Rule As a general retirement rule, you will need to replace 70% of your current income to retire comfortably during your golden years. So, …
3 ways to make sure home maintenance doesn’t break the bank
Can You Cover $6K? Unexpected expenses have the potential to put you in a financial rut. Having cash on hand to cover day-to-day expenses and …
Relying on your tax refund? Here’s how to get it sooner
Filling the Gaps US consumers got some welcome news last week, when the December CPI showed prices shrank 0.1% from November. Still, year-over-year inflation checked …
It may not be too late to get your mail-in rebate
Mail-in rebates sound simple: To submit one, you purchase a qualifying product, fill out its rebate form, and mail the form – and its requested …
What is a second mortgage?
If you’re a homeowner, your house is not only the place you call home but also an asset. In fact, it’s the largest asset of …
Banks can freeze your accounts. Here are 3 reasons why
Your bank account may be frozen if your bank suspects fraud or illegal activity, or if they’re complying with a court order due to unpaid …
25 tax deductions for freelancers
Freelancers often work hard for their earnings. But if they keep good financial records (including all those 1099s), and prepare their tax returns correctly, freelancers can often …