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50 easy ways to pay off your debt
Want to pay off debt this year? You aren’t alone. In a recent Policygenius survey, Americans said their biggest 2020 financial goal is getting rid of …
Here’s why clogs may not be your best footwear choice for the kitchen
Everyone knows chefs love a clog. But just how healthy are they for your feet and posture? A couple of years ago a report claimed the …
Life in 2020 isn’t quite what these 15 old predictions promised
While self-driving cars have hit the roads and space tourism may not be too far behind, the world hardly looks like the flying car-filled world that …
38 places to find freelance jobs for all backgrounds
So, you’ve decided to become a freelancer. First off, congratulations! You’ve just joined the ranks of more than 57 million enterprising small business owners. But, once you’ve …
4 ways employee benefits fill your workers’ emotional needs
Employer-provided benefits improve employees’ lives in many practical ways. Dental benefits allow families to visit the dentist twice a year. Retirement benefits help couples save money …
How to create a travel budget & stick to it
Summer vacations, gap years in Europe, a flight to space, a Christmas holiday on the slopes in Aspen: Travel is enriching and rewarding. But it’s rarely cheap. …
A small business tool for getting paid on time
Collect more cash in less time. How much would your business improve if you could get cash faster, without a huge investment of time? To reach …
14 lucrative jobs that let you work less than 40 hours
Earn more while working less — that’s the dream for many workers who are sick of clocking in 40 or more hours per week. Working fewer …
7 everyday things that could’ve killed most Boomers as kids (but didn’t)
It’s pretty remarkable, when you think about it, that so many of us baby boomers have made it this far. Especially when you consider those extremely …
Why all businesses should track employee time in 2020
Workers tracked over 944.8 million hours in TSheets in 2019.* That’s over 3.4 trillion seconds! Consider our minds blown. As we leap into the new year, new research …
How an auto loan affects your credit
We build credit to be able to use credit, but there are times when we’re afraid using it will damage the credit we’re trying so hard …
Will you need a new ID to travel this year?
Millions of Americans still do not have a Real ID or even know what one is, which may affect their ability to fly. A study from …
What is an invoice?
An invoice is one of the most important documents that your company can create. You can think of it as your comprehensive accounting paper trail—the details …
What it takes to be middle class in every state
Middle class can mean different things to different people. You can think of middle class as a certain lifestyle, a state of mind, or a strict …
Standard deductions: What you need to know for 2019 taxes
Come tax season, there’s probably one thing on your mind: Not paying a cent more than you’re obligated to when you pay your taxes. Luckily, Uncle Sam …
Should you buy life insurance for your kids?
In most cases, it’s not recommended you buy life insurance for children. Life insurance is, first and foremost, financial protection. It helps dependents cover the bills …
How to create invoices online
Invoices are one of the building blocks of any business. But despite their ubiquity, there isn’t a standardized way to create, send or even request payment for an …
10 ways tech is making aging easier (or trying to)
As a species, humans are living longer. In fact, the average lifespan has more than doubled over the last two centuries. But as it becomes no biggie to …
6 ways to help when your parents are drowning in debt
It’s not easy to talk about money as it is, and discussing money with your parents may sound like an impossible feat. But what if it isn’t your finances that …
The ‘Real ID’ act goes into effect this year. Are you ready?
It’s been a long and winding road, but the Real ID Act will become federal law Oct. 1, 2020. When that day arrives, all U.S. citizens …
Weird scam of the day: No, New Kids on the Block didn’t call you
Here at Considerable, we like to keep our eyes on the latest scams so you don’t fall foul of them. Often the criminals that perpetrate these …
Financial experts share their biggest money regrets of the last decade
We’re entering a new decade. It’s a good time to look forward, but it can be hard to avoid dwelling on mistakes. In the interest of …
How much shoppers guilt do Americans have after the holidays?
The holiday spirit spurred a record number of American shoppers to open their wallets this holiday season. According to the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights …
21 accounting terms new businesses owners should know
As a new business owner, you likely find yourself taking on a lot of different responsibilities. You may be dealing with investors in the morning and …
These apps can cut your prescription drug costs by 75%
If you had recently filled a prescription for dutasteride, the generic form of a drug many men take to help with prostate problems, at one Walgreens pharmacy …
It’s a new decade: Here’s how to set a 10-year financial goal
A new decade is here. It’s a good time to take stock of what you’ve accomplished and set new priorities for the coming decade. It’s also especially …
Amazon: Friend or foe of small businesses?
If you run a retail business—whether online or a brick-and-mortar location—you’ve probably spent nights worried about your customers buying from Amazon. But, have you thought about selling your …
8 tips for making your travel rewards credit card work harder for you
Six years ago, Taylor Whetstone, a 32-year-old nurse practitioner from Columbus, Ohio, started using a credit card to pay for gas because her employer would reimburse …
Visa vs. Mastercard: What’s the difference and how do I choose?
Crack open your wallet and pull out your credit cards. We bet there’s a very good chance at least one of them is a Visa or …
What is a frivolous dispute on a credit report?
So, you filed a dispute on your credit report, and you didn’t agree with the results. Therefore, you filed a dispute again … only this time …