Personal Finance Information
How to Maximize the Value and Timeliness of Your Tax Return
Research shows that if you’re dreading tax season, you’re not alone.
Resolve to Protect Your Finances and Your Family in the New Year
After a holiday season spent racking up credit card bills, many Americans consider making financial resolutions in the New Year. However, now is the perfect time to not only reevaluate your saving and spending, but also commit to creating a more holistic financial plan designed to protect your finances and your family.
Finding Savings Where You’re Already Spending
At a time when Americans are keeping a closer eye on their expenses, finding more value where they are already spending on the essentials is more important than ever.
How to Protect Yourself from Holiday Shopping Scams
Online scams cost Americans nearly $7 billion throughout 2021, according to the FBI, and with the holiday shopping season ramping up, it's vital that people understand how to avoid falling victim to scams.
Rising Prices - One Thing You Can Do
Reports are pointing to an 8.9% raise for Social Security recipients. While it won't feel like enough, it may buy you a sack of groceries or a tank of gasoline. This is a big maybe on the gasoline as California reports prices of over $8 per gallon.
Is Your Wallet Recession-Proof?
As inflation continues to put a strain on budgets, talk of an upcoming recession has Americans worried about their finances. Prices on everyday items continue to rise and consumers are trying to find ways to make their dollar stretch further while safeguarding their money against the potential challenges a recession may bring. The future may be difficult to predict, but preparing now can help consumers protect their financial health during a recession.
How to Get a Handle on Overdraft Fees
When your bank account balance is low, life can be stressful. For example, when it's time to pay large expenses that can't wait, like car loan payments or monthly rent, it's all too easy to overdraft a bank account.
5 Ways to Save at a Time of Higher Gas Prices and Rising Inflation
With higher gas prices and rising inflation putting pressure on finances, drivers are looking for ways to save on the cost of car ownership. On average, it costs between $15,000- $24,000 to own a car over a five-year period, including fuel, maintenance, insurance, repairs, financing and state fees.
How Not to Have Money for Retirement
2019-2020 Federal Reserve SCF data shows us the average retirement savings by age in the U.S.
Fast Track to Turmoil
A happy and secure life does not mean immediate gratification.