Every Friday I recap “news you can use” from the week: a handful of quotes from major (and often expensive) news sources, so you can stay up to date on the news that affects your money without spending a dime and in less than a minute. Here’s an overview of what happened this week. Forget … Read more
Saving is not easy, but avoiding or escaping financial hardship is necessary. There are a lot of different opinions about how to succeed. Is saving a viable option to move out of poverty to the middle class? Recently, people weighed in about whether saving is the key or if other factors come into play. It’s … Read more
Being broke sucks. Worrying about bills and living paycheck to paycheck also sucks. And the thought of that being for a lifetime is demoralizing. While all our financial situations are different, we all have the ability to change our “broke status.” Will it be easy? Not at all, but your financial life can completely switch … Read more
Ringo Chiu / Shutterstock.com Each year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics collects data about unions on strike — and last year there were more than usual. Twenty-three major work stoppages began in the year while others continued from before 2022. In the past two decades, there are usually only 16 such stoppages per year. A … Read more
amenic181 / Shutterstock.com Building and living off a nest egg is tough, but you can make the situation even more difficult if you run afoul of some key laws governing retirement accounts. Make one wrong move, and the long arm of Uncle Sam may soon tap you on the shoulder, demanding a few explanations. Following … Read more
There are plenty of jobs available for kids under 16, but most don’t pay very well – here are 15 of the highest paying jobs for 15-year-olds. It can be difficult for 15-year-olds to find a job that pays well. By federal law, 14- and 15-year-olds are prohibited from working more than three hours a … Read more
Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Money Crashers. There’s an implied promise about buying in bulk: You’ll pay less per unit than if you purchase a smaller amount. That’s part of how Costco makes its profits and offers deals to its members. But sometimes, that promise is broken. We’ve all … Read more
shurkin_son / Shutterstock.com You’ve done your homework, and now you’ve got this retirement stuff all figured out. Savings socked away. Debts paid off. A plan in place to transition from work to leisure. Let the good times roll! However, some retirement mistakes operate under the radar. Maybe they’re due to that heady rush of freedom … Read more
Kate Kultsevych / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. This is an exciting time for your new freelance business! Your marketing efforts are finally paying off! Clients are beginning to explore your new freelance services. Now, what do you do with them? It’s time to work on the next stage of your … Read more
fizkes / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. If you’re one of the millions of people who worked remotely in 2022, you may be wondering whether that means a sweet deduction at tax time. Hold up, though: The IRS has strict rules about taking the home office deduction — and … Read more