Author: Susan Guillory
Retiring with Student Debt: What Are Your Options?
Congratulations on being ready to retire! You’ve spent a lifetime working hard, and it’s just about time to sit back and relax. Before you do, though, …
New York First-Time Home Buying Assistance Programs for 2024
The housing market in New York state can be challenging, especially for first-time buyers. Home prices in the Empire State in January 2024 were up 6.3% …
Business Loans for Beauty Salons: Weighing Your Funding Options
Whether you’re starting a beauty salon or you’re in expansion mode, taking out a beauty salon business loan can help turn your business dreams into a …
Did You Fly Recently? Here’s How Much Your Flight Attendant May Have Made Last Year
If you’re exploring career options, and the idea of seeing the world and meeting interesting people appeals to you, you may want to consider a career …
The Average American Pharmacist Makes How Much?
If you’re exploring career options, pharmacy might have popped up on your radar — and for good reason. Not only can pharmacists command a good salary, …
How much money can my small business make before I owe taxes?
Tax time can be stressful for small business owners. If your company hasn’t made any money yet, do you even need to file this year? Or, …
Average American net worth, by age
You may hear this term being batted around in conversations surrounding billionaires, but in reality, everyone has a net worth. It’s simply a total of all …
30 small business grants just for women
Small business grants provide money that, unlike loans, don’t typically have to be paid back. Business owners can use this money to take their businesses to …
Calculator: How much will you spend on gas for your holiday trip?
Thinking about taking a road trip? The rising cost of gas might put a dent in your budget if you’re not careful. But how much will …
Average cost of groceries in every single US state
Is your trip to the grocery more expensive these days? You’re not alone. Food prices have been steadily increasing since 2020 and jumped 3.7% between September …
How to snowball away your debt before the weather outside gets frightful
Before we go into creating a debt reduction plan, let’s make sure you’re up to speed on certain debt terms. Interest Rate: The interest rate is the percent …
Need extra cash for the holidays? Check out these 30 lucrative, low-cost side hustles
Many would-be entrepreneurs assume that to make serious profits in a business, you need to invest serious capital. But that’s not necessarily the case. There are numerous …
18 loans for Hispanic-owned businesses
There are nearly 5 million Hispanic-owned businesses in the U.S., making this the fastest-growing segment of U.S. small businesses, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration …
Do I really need an estate plan? (Hint: Yes)
The short answer is, yes, estate planning can be a smart move for everyone. Though it’s not much fun to think about what will happen to …
5 student loan options just for teachers
If you’re like most teachers, you took out a student loan or two to cover your education. But now that you’ve graduated, you’re looking at paying …
10 of the best things to do in San Diego
If you’re looking for great weather for your San Diego trip, any time of year is a good one. Temperatures are a little cooler in the …
Help! My bank reported suspicious activity. What happens now?
Money laundering and bank fraud are on the rise. In fact, globally, the amount of money laundered in a single year equals about 2-5% of the …
Help! I’m moving out of state & need a new bank. How should I choose?
You’re in the middle of a major move to another state and your to-do list is a mile long. One thing on that list? Figuring out …
10 wicked cool things you can only do in Boston
If you’re a fan of the show Cheers, the Boston Red Sox, or even baked beans, a Boston vacation gives you the chance to go right …
Zip lines, craters & 8 other great things to do in Maui
There’s really not a bad time to go to Maui. The weather stays warm, with highs in the 75- to 85-degree range year-round during the day. …
Top grants for minority small business owners
Minority small business grants are designed to provide funds and opportunities to business owners who belong to historically marginalized communities. Unlike loans, these grants offer capital …
9 tips for success if you’re a small business owner
To run a successful small business today, you need more than a million-dollar idea. You generally also need to have excellent planning and organizational skills, financial …
9 crowdfunding ideas to try now
So you’ve got a great idea for a new product, service, or business…but you lack the funds to get it off the ground. Without money in …
Desperately trying to save? Here’s how to finally meet those money goals
A savings goal is simply an event or product you’re setting aside money in a savings account for. Typically, these are big-ticket items that may take several …
11 tricks that will actually help you save big money at the grocery store
If it seems like the cost of groceries has gotten out of hand, it’s not your imagination. According to the Consumer Price Index, the price of …
North Carolina State University will cost you this much
North Carolina State University is a leading four-year public research university located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The university offers degrees ranging from associate’s to doctoral. …
New Hampshire first-time homebuyer guides
First-time homebuyers in New Hampshire will need to have a good game plan. The housing market in the Granite State is hot. From May 2021 …
Missouri first-time homebuyer programs
While much of the country experienced surging demand and housing prices, the real estate market in Missouri remained fairly calm. Home prices rose 11.5% from May …