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Articles by April Fowell
Bucket List Spending Soars, But are We Getting Our Money's Worth?
Consumers are spending more money on experiences rather than goods. There is increased demand for concert tickets, sports event tickets, and museum exhibitions in addition to a post-pandemic spike in tourism.
Apr 15, 2024 10:49 AM EDT
Are You Eligible? A Look at the EITC for Low- and Moderate-Income Workers
The earned income tax credit, or EITC, is not available to you if your income is too high to qualify for it. You may be able to receive a sizable tax relief if you qualify.
Apr 15, 2024 6:57 AM EDT
Love and Taxes: Should You File Jointly After Getting Married?
Now that tax season has officially ended, it's never too early to start making plans for the next year. One thing you and your partner might want to consider is if you should file taxes jointly or individually.
Apr 15, 2024 5:13 AM EDT
Investor Anxiety Peaks as Bitcoin and Altcoins Dive Amid Middle East Unrest
In the midst of an unprecedented Iranian drone and missile strike on Israel overnight on Saturday, the bitcoin market saw significant selling.
Apr 15, 2024 4:24 AM EDT
Good News for Californians? In-N-Out Promises to Fight Minimum Wage Price Hikes
Lynsi Snyder, president of In-N-Out, has pledged to maintain current rates at the beloved burger joint on the West Coast.
Apr 13, 2024 9:50 AM EDT
Tax Time Trouble: Viral TikTok Advice Could Cost You Big Money
TikTok creators are sharing filing advice as tax day draws near, including advice on what sorts of items to deduct. However, financial experts advise against taking the advice that seems to be spreading on social media platforms since it may not be sound.
Apr 13, 2024 9:00 AM EDT
Is a Recession Coming? Big Banks Offer Mixed Signals on the Economy
Large banks issued a warning about an "uncertain" year due to the first quarter's uneven financial performance, persistently rising inflation, and geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East, Europe, and other regions.
Apr 13, 2024 6:14 AM EDT
Gas Prices on the Rise, But Here's How to Save Money
Drivers on a tight budget might want to fill up as soon as possible because gas prices are probably going to rise in the near future.
Apr 12, 2024 11:30 AM EDT
Should You Buy a House Now? The Pros and Cons of Waiting for Lower Mortgage Rates
Should you buy a house right away or wait for potential reductions in mortgage rates? During the spring homebuying season, a lot of people are asking themselves that question.
Apr 12, 2024 10:50 AM EDT
Don't Sweat the IRS: Here's How Likely You Are to Get Audited
In addition to helping the IRS recover money that tax evaders owe the federal government, experts say audits also play a significant role in deterring fraud.
Apr 12, 2024 9:51 AM EDT
Uniswap Price Prediction Heats Up: Hits $2 Trillion Traded, Rivals Major CEXes
With over $2 trillion in lifetime trading volume, decentralized exchange (DEX) Uniswap is on par with significant controlled exchanges like Coinbase.
Apr 12, 2024 7:56 AM EDT
El Salvador Crypto Opens Doors: Tokenized Hotel Lets Anyone Invest in Tourism
A tokenized debt issue has been started by a Bitfinex organization in El Salvador to finance the building of a new "Hampton by Hilton" hotel at El Salvador International Airport.
Apr 12, 2024 6:59 AM EDT
Inflation Proof Your Summer: How to Save on Camp Despite Rising Prices
Some people are experiencing financial burn as summer approaches because of inflation, which is driving up costs for everything from food to petrol. Parents who are going through sticker shock from summer camp are the most recent casualties.
Apr 11, 2024 9:50 AM EDT
College Tax Time: Unwrapping the Secrets to Bigger Refunds
While tax experts say it's excellent for college students to start submitting their own forms, parents and students should double check everything carefully before anybody presses the "submit" button.
Apr 11, 2024 9:05 AM EDT
Biden's New Student Loan Forgiveness Plan: How Debt Creates Financial Risk and Instability
With the intention of beginning to erase people's loans as early as this autumn, the Biden administration is working swiftly to implement its new plan for student loan forgiveness.
Apr 11, 2024 8:28 AM EDT
Inflation Up, Rate Cuts on Hold: What This Means for Your Wallet
Although the Federal Reserve would always have to fight inflation, the most recent statistics on the consumer price index shows exactly how difficult that battle is. The result of that dispute will have a significant impact on your money in the coming months.
Apr 11, 2024 6:55 AM EDT
Budget Like a Boss: Zero-Based Budgeting Explained
Zero-based budgeting has become a popular spending trend because to the increase in social media users who share their spending patterns.
Apr 11, 2024 3:26 AM EDT
Hot Bot Bitbot Raises $2M in Presale, Aims to Simplify the Game
Bitbot presale has maintained success only weeks after reaching seven figures, amassing over $2.1 million, 80k Twitter/X followers, and over 27k members in its Telegram community.
Apr 11, 2024 2:39 AM EDT
Compare Before You Commit! FCC Mandates Clearer Internet Pricing to Save You Money
Thanks to new regulations the Federal Communications Commission approved this week, "broadband labels" for internet packages will soon reveal exactly what goes into the price of your subscription.
Apr 10, 2024 9:16 AM EDT
All Work, No Joy? Americans Feel the Squeeze Despite Economic Gains (What's Missing?)
The U.S. economy is robust and healthy, according to analysts, as seen by the booming labor market, rising salaries, and reducing inflation. The issue is that Americans don't seem to get it.
Apr 10, 2024 4:13 AM EDT
Small Biz Barometer Broken? Confidence Crashes, Raising Concerns for Consumer Spending
Based on growing fears about inflation, U.S. small-business confidence fell to its lowest level in almost 11 years in March, according to a poll released on Tuesday.
Apr 10, 2024 2:23 AM EDT
Essential Tax Tips Every Retiree (and Pre-Retiree) Needs to Know
Retirement planning can be much more complicated than it first appears, and tax experts concur that this is a period when individuals should take extra care to consider all aspects of their finances before making decisions about things like when to start taking Social Security or how much money to withdraw from their 401(k).
Apr 10, 2024 12:32 AM EDT
Strategies to Buy a Second Home Without a Down Payment
Buying a second home may be an exciting notion for many, whether it is intended as a future retirement house, investment property, or holiday retreat. But for many would-be purchasers, the down payment often needed to acquire their ideal home might be a significant obstacle that keeps them from proceeding.
Apr 09, 2024 12:50 PM EDT
Is Uranium the Next Hot Investment? Your Guide to Fueling Return
The French nuclear fuels business Orano and Canadian uranium miner Denison Mines Corp. announced in late January that they will reopen a uranium mine that has been inactive since 2008.
Apr 09, 2024 11:20 AM EDT
Why Mobile Payments Like Apple Pay Could Be Costing You More
Do you make purchases using Apple Pay or any other mobile payment service? If this is the case, you could be spending more than you would if you used cash or a real credit card.
Apr 09, 2024 7:36 AM EDT
Amazon Scams on the Rise: How to Protect Yourself as a Seller
Amazon makes returning items so simple that some customers are abusing the rules and defrauding vendors.
Apr 09, 2024 7:05 AM EDT
How Food Marketing Tactics Impact Low-Income Shoppers
As a result of Americans cutting back on their spending on food and other necessities, food manufacturers like Kraft-Heinz and Conagra Brands have redesigned their goods and business plans in the wake of years of price increases.
Apr 09, 2024 6:02 AM EDT
Upgrade Your Home, Lower Your Taxes! The Ultimate Guide to Energy-Saving Credits
The cost of installing energy-efficient home modifications can be assisted by the federal government as well as several state governments.
Apr 08, 2024 11:40 AM EDT
Double Duty on Retirement? IRA & 401(k) Contributions Explained
Should you be fortunate enough to have access to a 401(k) via your employment, you must decide whether to deposit funds into an IRA, your workplace plan, or both. There are benefits to dividing your funds throughout many accounts, since each one has advantages and disadvantages.
Apr 08, 2024 10:56 AM EDT
Why Closing Unused Credit Cards Can Be a Score Killer
It's important to cancel credit cards carefully because doing so might lower your credit score. Verify the reasons, consider your alternatives, do your math, and select the appropriate option to cancel.
Apr 08, 2024 9:38 AM EDT