Articles by April Fowell

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


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


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


Hassle-Free Ways to Invest in Gold and Silver This Spring

Investing your money may be simple or quite complex. It is contingent upon the kind of investment and the timing of the transaction.

Mar 28, 2024 12:10 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


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


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


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


Maximize Your Forgiveness! Key Steps to Take Before the April Student Loan Deadline

A crucial deadline has been set by the Biden administration for holders of student loans who want to be forgiven.

Mar 25, 2024 01:10 PM EDT


Tax Headaches Drive Expats to Consider Renouncing US Citizenship

With the federal tax deadline drawing near, millions of Americans feel pressured to file their forms.

Mar 25, 2024 12:30 PM EDT


HELOC: Smart Move or Money Trap? Know When to Leverage Your Home Equity

You can have a sizable amount of home equity if you own a house. Using a home equity line of credit (HELOC) is one popular method of accessing it, and it may be a wise choice for a number of reasons.

Mar 25, 2024 11:40 AM EDT


State Farm Cuts Coverage for Thousands: Are You Affected?

Nine months after stating it would no longer be issuing new home policies in the state, State Farm announced this week that it will stop providing coverage for 72,000 homes and apartments in California beginning this summer.

Mar 25, 2024 11:10 AM EDT


Freelancer Tax Time Bomb: New Rules Could Trip You Up in 2024. Here's How to Prepare

The tax reporting rules for independent contractors and gig workers who are paid using applications such as Venmo, Zelle, Cash App, or PayPal will be altered for the 2024 tax year.

Mar 25, 2024 10:25 AM EDT


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