Personal Finance

Looking for advice on personal finance? From the best credit card rewards programs to the best way to save for retirement, we'll help you get a better rein on your personal finance and tax questions.

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  Personal Finance

  Labor Shortage or Hiring Shortage? TikToker Eager to Work Can't Find a Job

  The validity of a labor shortage has been brought into question by many TikTok creators, including Justin Wells (@advicefromdaddy). They're applying for jobs but aren't getting hired.

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  Federal Assistance

  DOJ Files Charges in $250M Pandemic Fraud That Stole Money from Hungry Children

  This week, the DOJ charged 47 people for running a $250 million hunger program fraud scheme in Minnesota during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  Personal Finance

  Millennials Are Closing Investment Accounts Amid Recession Fears — Is That the Smart Move?

  Millennials are closing investment accounts over economic and stock market concerns, new data shows. Here’s the scoop, and whether divesting in a downturn is the way to go.

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  Personal Finance

  If You Are a Fan of Buy Now, Pay Later Apps, Expect Major Changes

  BNPL (buy now, pay later) companies position themselves as a viable alternative to credit cards for short-term loans. A consumer watchdog wants to regulate them like credit cards.

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  Personal Finance

  Woman Gets Fired From Job for Recording TikTok During Meeting, Sparks Debate

  Woman gets fired for uploading TikTok during work meeting, now she's using her new "down time" to launch the company she's always dreamed of.

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  News

  Here's the (Smart) Reason the $1 Billion Mega Millions Winners Waited to Come Forward

  The $1.34 billion Mega Millions jackpot was claimed by two people who jointly purchased a ticket from a Speedway gas station in Des Plaines, Illinois. They opted for a $780.5 million payout to be split.

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  Real Estate

  Home Sales Are Declining, Market Remains Tough for Homebuyers

  Home sales are going down, but the market is still tough for homebuyers. What’s causing the downturn — and when should you jump in?

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  Retirement

  Public Workers Get Less Social Security — but That Might Soon Change

  Public servants have historically gotten the short end of the Social Security stick. Why do public workers get less Social Security? We have all the details.

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  Personal Finance

  Internet Sides With Employee Who Resigned From Job After Getting PTO Denied

  A post is going viral on Reddit after an employee said they resigned from their position immediately when their manager denied a PTO request.

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  Personal Finance

  7 Companies Offering Online Tutoring Jobs for College Students

  Online tutoring jobs for college students are prevalent online through services like Tutor.com and TutorMe. Read more about the opportunities.

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  Personal Finance

  Want to Get Paid to Live in Iceland? How to Apply for the $50K a Year Gig

  Through Siggi’s, you can get paid to live in Iceland. See how to apply for the yogurt brand’s Chief Simplicity Offi-skyr position and earn up to $50,000.

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  Personal Finance

  Amazon Product Tester Jobs Could Be a Great Side Hustle if You Can Snag an Invitation

  What kind of Amazon product tester jobs from home are available, and what do they pay? Let’s take a closer look at this opportunity.

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  Technology & Communications

  Have an Old iPod Sitting Around? It Could Be Worth Thousands on eBay

  Are old iPods worth anything? Now that Apple has discontinued its famous line of music players, see what your old iPod might be worth.

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  Personal Finance

  Score Concert Tickets 33% Cheaper if You Buy Them at the Right Time

  When is the best time to buy concert tickets? A new study reveals when concert tickets are 33 percent cheaper on average. We have all the data.

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  Personal Finance

  It's Twice As Expensive to Work at the Office, But Companies Are Pushing for It Anyway

  What’s cheaper — working from home or in the office? The answer may not surprise you, but there's a push for employees to return to the office regardless of the price.

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  Real Estate

  Housing Starts Increased in August – Here's What that Means for the Economy

  Housing starts, a measure of new residential construction based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau, increased for August 2022 despite declining building permits.

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  Personal Finance

  These Fun Money Challenge Ideas Will Boost Your Savings

  Money challenges can help you save more money by making a game out of the process. Here are some of the top money saving challenges.

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  Personal Finance

  How Much Car Can I Afford? These Are the Guidelines

  Many wonder how much car they can afford. Budgeting for a car purchase means looking at your monthly budget and your annual income.

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  Personal Finance

  Here Are the Beanie Babies Worth Reselling in 2022

  Years ago, many people bought Beanie Babies and hoped that the toys would be worth a lot of money in the future. Are Beanie Babies worth anything in 2022?

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  Personal Finance

  There Really Is a Cheapest Day of the Week to Buy Gas — and a Few Days to Avoid!

  If you want to get cheaper gas, you may need to buy it on a certain day of the week — but are the savings legitimate? Let's see what studies show.

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  Personal Finance

  So Your Sports Bets Paid Off — When Does DraftKings Pay Out?

  When does DraftKings pay out? Learn more about when promotional credits arrive in your account — and when requested withdrawals land in your wallet.

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  Personal Finance

  FatFIRE: What Is It and How Is It Related to ‘Quiet Quitting’?

  Maybe you’ve heard of the FIRE movement, but what about FatFIRE? The FatFIRE movement is an antidote to quiet quitting, and it’s gaining traction.

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  Personal Finance

  No Classroom? No Problem — 4 Online Jobs for Teachers

  Looking for online jobs for teachers? See four ways teachers can take their educational skills to the web — and make money in the process.

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  Personal Finance

  How to Find Seasonal Jobs With Housing for an Adventure of a Lifetime

  Looking for seasonal jobs with housing? Check out these job boards that connect applicants to seasonal employers with housing around the U.S.

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  Personal Finance

  Spotloan Is an Alternative to a Payday Loan — Is It Safe to Apply?

  Spotloan is owned by BlueChip Financial and offers emergency loans between $300 and $800 with high interest rates, sometimes as much as 490 percent.

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  Credit

  Paying Rent Can Build Your Credit — Here’s How

  On-time rent payments over the long term can help boost credit scores. Here’s how it works and how you can benefit greatly over time.

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  Personal Finance

  UPS Needs 100,000 Seasonal Workers and Will Pay Up to $30 Per Hour

  UPS is looking to hire more than 100,000 seasonal workers ahead of the busy holiday season. The company is paying up to $30 per hour and offering jobs to some in just 25 minutes after applying.

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  Loans

  What Happened in the Plain Green Loans Settlement?

  Plain Green Loans, one of three websites operated by Think Finance, reached a settlement over predatory and illegal lending practices.

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  Company & Industry Overviews

  Seasonal Jobs at Target Last 5 Months — Details on Pay and Applying

  A seasonal job at Target generally lasts from late October to the second week of January. Depending on your location, tenure, and experience, you could make up to $15 per hour or more.

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  Personal Finance

  Attention Bibliophiles and Bookworms — Some Companies Will Pay You to Read

  Looking for companies that pay you to read? Find out about Kirkus, Booklist, and other opportunities to earn money for book reviews and analyses.

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  Personal Finance

  The Apple Card Offers 3% Cash Back and No Annual Fee — Is It Worth It?

  The Apple Card provides anywhere between 1 percent and 3 percent cash back on purchases. It also doesn't carry any annual fees, foreign transaction fees, or late fees. Should you get it?

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  Investments & Deals

  Best Startup Investment Platforms for the Everyday Investor

  Want to invest in a startup without having to start an entire venture capital firm? Here are the best platforms for the everyday investor.

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  Personal Finance

  Is Uber Cheaper Than Lyft? Comparing Ridesharing Options

  What’s cheaper: Uber or Lyft? Research offers one answer, but users and drivers aren’t so sure. Read more about the ridesharing options.

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  Personal Finance

  Making Money From Home Is Simpler Than You Think — 5 Ways to Do It

  There are five simple ways to make money from home: work as a freelancer, sell items you no longer want, sell crafts or art on Etsy, work as a tutor, and finally, complete online surveys.

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  Federal Assistance

  Companies Can Claim Employee Retention Tax Credit Until the End of 2022

  Although the Employee Retention Credit period has passed, businesses may be able to apply for the ERC retroactively for the affected quarters.

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  Personal Finance

  Georgia Governor Brian Kemp Offers Tax Refund, Extends Gas Tax Suspension

  Some Georgia taxpayers are still wondering about the Governor Brian Kemp tax refund and when they will get it. Here are the details.

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  Taxes

  Queen Elizabeth Paid Taxes Voluntarily — Royal Family Is Exempt From Most Taxes

  How the royal family members finance their lifestyles is based largely on property owned by the monarchy and funded by taxpayers. But does the royal family pay taxes as well?

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  Loans

  Student Loan Borrowers Can Get Refunds for Pandemic-Era Loan Payments

  Can you get a refund on student loans? The Department of Education is offering refunds on payments made during the COVID-19 payment pause. Learn more.

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  Personal Finance

  Yes, Payday Loan Scams Exist — Here’s How You Can Spot Them

  Payday loan scams usually involve a fake lender trying to convince you to pay a large, upfront fee. Scammers might also ask for sensitive information before you're even "approved" for a loan.

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  Personal Finance

  Zero-Based Budgeting Is a Popular Way to Manage Money — Here's Why

  Zero-based budgeting is a method used by companies and individuals. Allocate every dollar of income to a specific category of expenses to reach zero.

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  Real Estate

  How Mortgage Points Can Lower Your Interest Rate, Explained

  Now that mortgage interest rates are rising, you may consider buying mortgage points to help lower your monthly costs. Here are mortgage points explained in more detail.

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  Personal Finance

  What's the Best Time to Buy an Apple Watch? All the Details

  The Apple Watch is a somewhat pricy accessory, so what is the best time of year to buy one? The answer may depend on whether you want the best price or the best features.

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  Investments & Deals

  Kim Kardashian Is Launching Her Own Private Equity Firm

  Kim Kardashian is starting a private equity firm, SKKY Partners, with former Carlyle investor Jay Sammons. Here's what we know so far.

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  Credit

  What Happens to the Merchant When You Dispute a Credit Card Charge?

  What happens to the merchant when you dispute a charge? See how the credit-card chargeback process works and which parties are involved.

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  Media & Entertainment

  Tuition at Private Sierra Canyon School Costs Thousands

  Kanye West isn’t happy about where his kids are going to school. Sierra Canyon tuition ranges from $20,000 for pre-Kindergarten students to $40,770 for high school students.

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  Investments & Deals

  Dolly Parton Adds Pet Apparel to Her Many Businesses

  The new “Doggy Parton” line of pet apparel, accessories, and toys is the latest addition to Dolly Parton’s many businesses. Keep reading for all the details.

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  Personal Finance

  How to Get the Circle K Gas Discount Ahead of Labor Day Weekend

  Circle K gas stations are offering a 40 cent per gallon discount on Sept. 1 between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. local time and certain participating gas stations.

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  Mortgages

  Bank of America’s No Down Payment Mortgage Program, Explained

  Bank of America is testing a new program that grants mortgages with no down payment for some people of color. Here’s how it works.

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  Loans

  Why Student Loans Are So Hard to Pay Down — Interest Rates

  The nation has been talking about a student loan crisis for years, but why are student loans so hard to pay down? Interest rates are largely to blame.

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  Loans

  Got FFEL Loans? Consider These Student Loan Forgiveness Options

  President Biden’s student loan forgiveness decision leaves out a group of borrowers with FFEL loans. What are their options? Here's what we know.

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