Articles by April Fowell
Inflation Up, Rate Cuts on Hold: What This Means for Your Wallet

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 06:55 AM EDT


Budget Like a Boss: Zero-Based Budgeting Explained

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 03:26 AM EDT


Hot Bot Bitbot Raises $2M in Presale, Aims to Simplify the Game

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 02:39 AM EDT


Compare Before You Commit! FCC Mandates Clearer Internet Pricing to Save You Money

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 09:16 AM EDT


All Work, No Joy? Americans Feel the Squeeze Despite Economic Gains (What's Missing?)

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 04:13 AM EDT


Small Biz Barometer Broken? Confidence Crashes, Raising Concerns for Consumer Spending

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 02:23 AM EDT


 Essential Tax Tips Every Retiree (and Pre-Retiree) Needs to Know

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 07:36 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 07:05 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 06:02 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 09:38 AM EDT


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