Mehaniq / Shutterstock.com Most of us have little desire to mess with the IRS. Filling out your annual tax form honestly and completely is the best way to keep the agency from poking around in your business. But some folks just can’t help trying to pull the wool over Uncle Sam’s eyes. And when they … Read more
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. U.S. … Read more
Criminals pushing several dangerous pieces of software are getting the better of Google, according to internet safety firm Spamhaus Technology. The problem was noticed at the end of 2022, but Spamhaus saw a sharp increase in dangerous Google advertisements at the end of January. These ads, which can appear alongside Google search results, look like … Read more
Khosro / Shutterstock.com Any pickup owner has heard this one: “Do you still have that truck? I want to buy a new bed/sofa, and those crooks want to charge me $75 to deliver it! Can you believe that?!?” Or maybe, “I’m moving into a new place next month, and it costs a fortune to rent … Read more
BearFotos / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. There’s never been a better time to turn dishes into cash. Same goes for crystal, silver, and those figurines your grandmother loved. It’s not because they are in high demand, but rather because the demand for formal dinnerware decreases each year. Unlike … Read more
Vane Nunes / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. The rapid changes we experienced worldwide to slow the spread of the coronavirus were, to put it lightly, tough on the wallet. Whether your work hours have been reduced, you’ve been laid off from a full-time job, or you need a … Read more
ViDI Studio / Shutterstock.com Frequent fliers enjoy airline loyalty programs for the perks they offer. But the airlines themselves likely love these programs even more. Loyalty programs are surprisingly valuable to airlines. In fact, they are “some of the most lucrative assets on airlines’ balance sheets,” according to On Point Loyalty, a global advisory firm … Read more
Planning to shop at Amazon today? Make sure you first check the “Today’s Deals” section. This is the retailer’s hub for deep discounts, but these offers change frequently. To save you some time, we’ve handpicked several of the best deals available today. They are all at least 25% off and get a four-star rating or … Read more
Patramansky Oleg / Shutterstock.com 2022 was a year of rising interest rates. As rates climbed higher, banks and credit unions offered increasingly generous returns to savers. But now, a handful of institutions have reached a true milestone: They offer no-risk, guaranteed 5% return on CDs, savings accounts and other types of accounts. Savers everywhere have … Read more
Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. The average monthly Social Security retirement benefit rose to $1,827 in January, which isn’t going to buy you a luxurious retirement. But those monthly checks can certainly make your golden years more comfortable. Deciding when to take Social Security is … Read more