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 …
The 2026 tax filing season is officially underway, but one part of the process will look different for some filers: The IRS is getting out of the business of issuing paper checks. In a March 2025 executive order, President Donald Trump called on government agencies to stop issuing physical checks …
If you need cash to get your business off the ground or to keep operations running, a loan or business credit card can be a solid way to get money but they aren’t the only options out there. Crowdfunding platforms make it easy for businesses to raise money through online …
High interest rates get a lot of hype (including from us at CNBC Select), but they aren’t always the best choice for everyone. In some situations, accepting a lower savings return, or annual percentage yield (APY), can actually make more sense. This might be the case if you need quick …
Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. Are you truly extracting every ounce of value from your small business credit card? Here’s the thing: A business credit card can do more for you than just build your business credit score and help you finance expenses until …
While a typical Costco run might include a $1.50 hot dog and bulk paper towels, the wholesale club is also known for its gold sales. Since the start of 2026, gold prices have risen 15%, crossing $5,100 an ounce on Monday. The safe-haven investment has seen a record-breaking run as …
