10 Tips for First Time Tax Filers
Being an adult comes with a host of important benefits, from newfound respect from your peers to the chance to move out and make...
Don’t Blow It: Smart Uses for Your Tax Refund
In a perfect financial world, your tax return would be a big zero. In that ideal scenario, you would not owe any money to...
A Guide to Managing Your Holiday Finances
With amazing sales and great gift guides left and right, it can be *too easy* to go a little overboard on the holiday spending,...
6 Modern-Day Women Making Their Mark on the Finance World
Similar to scenes in Mad Men, Wall Street and the finance world used to be the old-boys club focused on excluding women from important...
Sneaky Ways to Save Money This Week
Saving money doesn’t involve completely locking down your credit cards and checking account. In fact, there are plenty of sneaky ways to save money...
5 Simple Ways to Maximize Your 401(k)
When you started your job, you were probably presented with the opportunity to enroll in the company’s 401(k). Whether you’re completely new to the...
Simple Ways to Protect – and Boost – Your Credit Score
Your credit score just may be the most important three-digit number in your financial life. That FICO score will help determine everything from how...
10 Ways to Save on School Supplies for Your Kids
Back-to-school costs keep on escalating over the years. According to a 2010 National Retail Federation report, on average, the American family spends over $600 on school...
Renting vs. Buying: What You Need to Know
Considering buying a home for the first time? You’re not alone. According to the US Census Bureau, about 65% of Americans are homeowners. Owning...
5 Financially Smart Moves to Make with Your 2023 Tax Return
Learn to make sure your money continues to work for you with these 5 financially smart moves to make with your 2023 tax return.