Tax season comes at the same time every year, but many are caught off guard when federal and state returns come due. Tax forms and reporting schedules do look intimidating, but tax filing is a must. Many people seek professional tax assistance, but using tax prep software is a good Read more…
Negotiating your salary is often essential for getting a compensation package that meets or exceeds your expectations. Unfortunately, many job hunters hesitate to do so for fear of offending prospective employers and costing themselves a job offer. While you must handle negotiations tactfully, you shouldn’t be so afraid of rocking Read more…
If saving money were easy, everyone you know would have thousands in their bank accounts, extra real estate, vehicles, and more. Yet they don’t. As many as 56% of Americans don’t even have $1,000 in their savings account – and no, it’s not because they eat too much avocado toast. Read more…
Consumers have adopted BNPL quickly, seeing it as a less expensive alternative to credit cards. At the same time, there are serious concerns over consumers taking on more debt than they can pay. Let’s look at BNPL by the numbers. Jump to: Key Findings BNPL Market Size & Biggest Players Read more…
Debt relief companies, more commonly referred to as debt settlement companies, can help you avoid bankruptcy if you’ve exhausted other forms of relief and still can’t pay your debts. They negotiate with your creditors to let you settle your accounts for less than you owe. Debt settlement can help you Read more…
Contemporary Amperex Technologies (CATL) is the world’s leading manufacturer of batteries for electric vehicles (EVs). With EV manufacturing increasingly saturated by new market entrants, many investors who want exposure to the EV industry are wondering how to buy CATL stock. CATL is a publicly traded company, but it does not Read more…
2022 was a tumultuous year for the world and financial markets. It was a year dominated by inflation, rising interest rates, high energy prices, and the deflation of an extended bull market. 2023 looks set to be dominated by the same trends. Inflation is still high, and the Fed has Read more…
These days, it feels like you pay recurring bills for everything. On top of utilities, loan payments, and rent, you can get subscriptions to streaming services and even food delivery. It’s easy to wind up spending hundreds each month on recurring bills without realizing it. BillTrim is a service that Read more…
A Home Equity Line of Credit or HELOC is a way to tap into the equity of your home to cover large expenses like home renovations, debt consolidation, medical bills, and more. But not all HELOCs are created equal. To help you find the best fit, we researched the top Read more…
When you’re struggling to repay a personal loan, it can be tempting to ignore it. Don’t. Walking away from debt is never a good idea. If you fail to repay a personal loan, you may incur fees and penalties, damage your credit, have your account sent to collections, and even Read more…