The end of the year brings about an inevitable round of questions regarding tax returns, especially what is (and isn’t) legal to claim. One potentially thorny question is who can be claimed as a dependent. IRS rules cover almost every conceivable scenario, including housekeepers. That’s beyond the scope of this article. Still, we will get […]
You turn on the television, and there it is, an ESPN ad touting the first college football game of the season. And where there’s college football, there is, well, college. That’s right, it’s back to school time for millions of students across the United States. But whether you are entering your first semester or your […]
You’ve had a long day, one where nothing seemed to go right. On the way home, you need to unwind and swing by your favorite store. “I’ll just browse,” you tell yourself. Then you see it. That thing you have to have—and it’s on sale! Next thing you know, the plastic is coming out of […]
In your 20’s, there’s a lot to look forward to. Maybe you just landed a big job and started your career. Or perhaps you just started your own business. But while you are focusing on these things, it’s good to look ahead, as well. All that hard work can pay off in a great retirement […]
So, you’re in the market for a new credit card. That’s great, but where do you start? With literally billions of card offers being sent through the mail every year, the choices seem endless. In fact, you might even find them paralyzing. But it’s easy to clear out the tangle of credit cards by narrowing […]
The thought of moving out on your own for the first time can be exciting. There are so many choices and so much freedom! But, with all those decisions to make, it can be easy for you to overspend. Let’s dig in on creating a budget that will help you with the leap to independent […]
Weddings are one of the most joyful occasions you can celebrate. There’s nothing better than family and friends gathering to help send newlyweds into a bright future. But before the big day, a lot of planning has to be done. Some of it is pretty obvious. Other things are not so evident, but they can […]
It’s hard to believe, but the fall college semester is right around the corner. It’s that time of the year when you have to spend on everything from food to furniture. Keeping track of your cash can get complicated as classes, football games, parties, and extracurriculars get started. But nothing can ruin a semester faster […]
According to studies, nearly 53% of adults have anxiety surrounding their financial matters. This anxiety is largely due to a lack of education surrounding financial literacy. So, how can we begin talking about money with kids so that they are able to learn the basics surrounding finances and become financially literate? We have laid out […]
Going into the full-time workforce can be nerve-racking. There are salaries to consider, new expenses obtained, benefits packages to analyze, and not to mention the endless number of the credit card offers you are receiving. In order to feel as prepared as possible as you enter into this new and exciting time, there are a […]