Luxury Home Boom Could Leave Regular Buyers Out in the Cold
Rich buyers are buying more and more costly properties with cash, which is driving up prices for the priciest residences in the country.
Apr 26, 2024 01:34 PM EDT
Is the IRS Watching You? Red Flags That Could Trigger a Tax Audit
When the IRS decides to examine a taxpayer's accounts and financial data to make sure they have complied with all tax regulations and declared all necessary income, this is known as an audit.
Creative Ways to Pay Down Credit Card Debt and Boost Savings
The state of the economy has grown more difficult for many people and households these days. It's gotten harder to manage personal finances because of the higher-than-expected inflation and the high-rate environment that was intended to moderate it.
Stand Out or Sit Down: Founders' Top Tips for New Entrepreneurs
In today's fast-paced startup ecosystem, understanding what makes a successful entrepreneur is gold dust. According to a recent CNBC-SurveyMonkey poll, young adults increasingly view entrepreneurship as a career path and a crucial pillar of their financial security.
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Rising Debt Levels Lead to More Loan Rejections
In the last two years, half of Americans who asked for loans had their applications denied, citing a recent poll by personal finance website Bankrate.com.
Mar 30, 2024 03:30 AM EDT
Why Chasing Credit Card Points Might Be a Money Loser
When you use your credit card rewards, everyone feels like they're receiving something for free, but a recent study suggests that you could be paying more for those "freebies" than you think.
Mar 30, 2024 01:20 AM EDT
High-Yield Savings Accounts Pay You More for Your Money
Start with your savings if you want to change the way you handle money. There are easy methods to boost your finances quickly, such as creating a high-yield savings account (HYSA).
Mar 29, 2024 04:30 AM EDT
The Surprising Truth About Zero Credit Card Balances and Your Score
An excessive number of financial customers lack knowledge about their credit ratings, which might have unfavorable consequences.
Mar 29, 2024 01:40 AM EDT
Cocoa Prices Skyrocket: Don't Expect Relief at the Checkout Anytime Soon
As the globe confronts its largest supply shortage in decades as West African farmers battle illness, harsh weather, and dying trees, consumers may begin to feel the effects of rising cocoa prices.
Mar 27, 2024 01:40 PM EDT
Safe Gold Investments to Diversify Your Retirement Portfolio
A recent Charles Schwab poll indicates that most Americans estimate they would require around $1.8 million to retire. Learn about what you need to do to save a sizable sum of money and make wise investing decisions in order to reach that goal if you anticipate needing anything like that for retirement.
Mar 27, 2024 02:11 AM EDT
Pet Insurance Moves to Shield Your Wallet This Spring
It's crucial to get the timing of some less common insurance kinds perfect, such as pet insurance for cats and dogs.
Mar 27, 2024 07:55 AM EDT
Mastercard and Visa $30 Billion Settlement Could Mean Lower Prices for You
In order to reduce credit and debit card costs for retailers, Visa and Mastercard came to an estimated $30 billion settlement. Some of the savings were probably passed on to customers in the form of cheaper pricing.
Mar 27, 2024 12:10 PM EDT
Unclaimed $1 Billion in Tax Refunds Expiring Soon! Is Yours One of Them?
Taxpayers may be leaving more than $1 billion on the table, the IRS is cautioning them.
Mar 27, 2024 11:23 AM EDT
Rethinking Retirement: Larry Fink Calls Out the 65-Year-Old Standard
In a world where avocado toast is blamed for millennials' financial woes and Gen Z is meme-ing their way through economic uncertainty, Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, drops a truth bomb about the Social Security crisis and the "a bit crazy" standard retirement age of 65.
Mar 26, 2024 02:49 PM EDT
Banks Hike Rates, Here's How to Squeeze More Money from Your Stash
As part of its continued attempt to curb the speed of inflation, the Federal Reserve has raised its main interest rate five times this year, most recently on Wednesday.
Mar 28, 2024 01:40 AM EDT
Bankruptcy Blues? Effective Ways to Stay Afloat
National household finances are still being squeezed by economic forces. Additionally, the Federal Reserve decided to temporarily suspend the federal funds rate after the most recent data revealed an increase in inflation.
Mar 28, 2024 02:30 AM EDT