Tax season is upon us and while we know that you’d never intentionally try to get on the IRS’ bad side, it’s worth the quick reminder to be wary of how you do your taxes and avoid mistakes. If you’re a new business owner, it can be hard to know …
Gold prices have been on a record-breaking roller coaster — after reaching an all-time high of more than $5,100 in late January, the precious metal’s price has been hovering around the $5,000-per-ounce mark in mid-February. In times of economic and political instability, gold is typically seen as a safe-haven asset. …
Insurance has become a high cost for many Americans. And unlike other expenses, these aren’t amounts most people can write off on their taxes. However, if you’re self-employed or have rental income, your situation may differ, said Hannah Cole, an enrolled agent and founder of small-business tax consulting firm Sunlight …
In your early 20s, a savings of $10,000 can be a great safety net and, as I found out, it’s a pretty realistic milestone. That is, if you have a plan. For me to hit that goal at that age, I mapped out my own strategy. I prioritized getting money …
These days, just when we think we can give our wallets a break, suddenly there’s yet another expense to pay for. While we can’t entirely escape some of life’s biggest expenses — like weddings, home repairs, college tuition and car purchases — we can plan for them so we don’t …
A widely touted benefit of running a small business is access to tax write-offs that are generally unavailable to W-2 employees — like business dinners, business travel and rent if running your business from home. But to really maximize these tax savings, business owners have to be organized. Having accurate …
If you’ve ever considered paying off your mortgage three, five or even 10 years earlier by making extra payments, you’re not alone. Ross Mannino, a financial adviser and managing director at Ameriprise Financial Services, told CNBC Select that clients come to him with this idea all of the time. For …
When people think about cutting back on spending or saving more, they often picture drastic changes, like giving up going out with friends or skipping trips altogether. But building savings doesn’t always have to require major lifestyle changes. In some cases, it can start with just $5. Simple, repeatable actions …
According to a recent Pew Research Center report, 40% of adults worry they won’t have enough money to last through retirement. But how much is “enough”? Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates retirees spent an average of $59,616 a year in 2025, or a little less than $5,000 …
When you need money fast, cash advances can go a long way in saving the day for many people. In fact, interest in cash advances has been climbing. Our team did a Google Trends analysis and found that the search term “cash advance” received approximately 2.3 million searches in the …