78°F
weather icon Clear

Personal Finance

Adjust your money priorities for more COVID-19 restrictions

What you might not realize is you can enjoy a fresh start to the new year while continuing to quarantine. Read on for tips to stay healthy and entertained at home, without putting too much strain on your bank account.

Life in debt: 23 reasons you will always be poor

Many Americans face a slew of financial burdens, from high costs of living and healthcare expenses to taxes and college tuition. And for some people, these countless burdens can make it seem like they’ll always be poor — or at least “poor” by their standards.

7 companies offering part-time jobs with health insurance

If you regularly clock 30 hours a week, and if your employer is large enough, they should be providing health insurance, according to the Affordable Care Act.

THE LATEST
Here’s what you must report to avoid an IRS audit

Unless you can point to a tax code section that states that certain income isn’t included in your taxable income, the income is considered taxable.

File your tax return early to get your refund faster

Discover how to make sure your tax return is at the front of the line when the IRS opens its doors so that you can put your refund to work for you sooner.

My credit card was a big money leak — how I stopped drowning

As an advocate for debt-free living, you might guess that I would be totally against credit cards. You would be correct — I am. But only if you can’t use one responsibly.

How to turn food pantry staples into delicious meals

Economic concerns have caused countless people to become more conscious of their spending — resorting to cheap staples rather than more expensive options at the grocery store.

$600 vs. $2,000 stimulus checks. What the difference means to you.

The $600 payments from the stimulus package signed into law will be arriving soon. Proposals for an additional $1,400 have stalled. No surprise, the smaller stimulus will not go as far.

Step by step to making a holiday budget

Although many, many things have changed this year, it’s unlikely that the holidays will be cancelled. Whew.

Buying the best cheap wine — that also tastes good

You may have champagne tastes on a boxed wine budget, but that doesn’t mean you have to settle for a bottle of wine that tastes like maroon vinegar.