What goes up must come down – when considering the effects of gravity. That principle doesn’t typically apply to federal or state taxes. In the rare cases where taxes do go down, other taxes tend to go up to compensate government coffers. Because state taxes are often linked to the federal tax code in different […]
Why Do Millennials Live with Their Parents?
Why do millennials live with their parents more than any other generation does? It’s logical that younger generations are more likely to live with their parents in a non-caretaker capacity, even in the best of times. Millennials suffered the added indignity of coming of age during one of the worst recessions in history while dealing […]
Only 37% Of Millennials Have Retirement Accounts
Who’s thinking about retirement when they’re young? Only about a third of millennials have retirement accounts. They’re typically not a priority for young workers – but they should be. That’s precisely the time to take the greatest advantage of compounding interest by contributing as much as your fledgling budget can afford. A new study from […]
Do You Know What Your 401(k) Fees Are?
High fees on investments can really bring a retirement portfolio down over time. Because the time horizon is so long for many retirement portfolios, the bite that these fees can take really compounds over the years.
Garden Plants That Are Practically Impossible to Kill In Any Climate
If you have ever tried to grow a plant, you know it can be easier to kill them than to keep them alive. We’re not all blessed with green thumbs. Plants are great to have around the house, as they clean the air and make us happier. Garden plants are also a great way to […]
Save Money By Shopping a Going Out of Business Sale
Ready to save loads of cash and stock up? Then you’re ready for a going out of business sale. More and more stores are moving to predominantly online business models- how many headlines have you read that show another store closing? A going out of business sale can mean huge discounts on all the store’s […]
What is The Weeknd’s Net Worth?
It’s impossible to turn on the radio and not hear a song that is by or features the The Weeknd. The Weeknd (real name Abel Makkonen Tesfaye), is a singer from Canada who has dominated the pop charts for the last several years. His songs like ‘Can’t Feel My Face’ and ‘Starboy’ have been worldwide hits, […]
Three Things Do Do With Your Tax Refund
It’s tax return season! If you’re looking forward to a tax return you might already be planning out how you’re going to spend it. A new pair of sneakers? A trip to Chile? Everyone deserves nice things. If you haven’t had anything nice in a few months, using your tax return to treat yourself is […]
Why You Should Never Cosign a Loan for Anyone
If you’ve ever been asked to cosign a loan you know that there’s a lot to consider before you sign your name to anything. When you cosign a loan you tell a lender that if the other person on the loan fails to pay it back for any reason, you’ll be the one to pay […]
Should You Buy Used Home Exercise Equipment Or A Gym Membership?
Have you ever told yourself ‘Tomorrow I’m going to start working out’? I know I have countless times. Health is a priority for a lot of people, but finding the time and the money to work out can be a challenge. Is it better to sign up for a gym membership or to make yourself […]