by Quinten PlummerStaff WriterIf you’re one of the many Americans living paycheck to paycheck or working a side gig to make ends meet, you know just how stressful it can be. You also understand how big of a difference it could make to earn some extra income.That’s why we like an app called Steady. It helps people find ways to boost their income — by an average of $5,500 a
by Kari FaberStaff WriterYou own your own business — congrats! Whether you have an LLC or are ready to hire your 100th employee, you’re living the American Dream.Getting to this point has taken a lot of work, and it doesn’t exactly leave you with a lot of free time. Keeping your finances in order can be one of the most time-consuming parts of owning a business.That’s why we like Relay.
by Kari FaberStaff WriterWho couldn’t use some extra income these days? The thing is, more money almost always means more work. And you’re busy enough as it is. That’s why passive income is so great. But without a rental property or some massive investment, chances to earn passive income are pretty hard to come by.But if you live in California, it couldn’t be easier. A company called OhmConnect pays Californians
by Jen SmithStaff WriterWhether you’re a recent college grad or you attended college years ago, there’s a good chance student loans have impacted you.The current American student loan debt burden is $1.75 trillion — with 11.1% being delinquent or in default.While mortgage debt has risen with inflation by about 3.2% since 2009, student loan debt has more than doubled over the same time frame.The stats are painfully depressing. But what
by Niki Kottmann, Catherine Hiles There’s something about a full bookshelf that screams “I’m educated and I’m not afraid to show it!” But let’s face it — a lot of your books are just collecting dust. Whether you’ve got a pile of novels you read once and have no intention of reading again or a stack you’ve never read in the first place, it’s time to look at how you
by Lauren Greutman, Elizabeth Djinis There are certain things in your home that you may look at and say, “Can I sell that? Probably not.” But what if all the “probably not” items could actually have a home? What if even the strangest things — like empty boxes or broken electronics — could actually earn you a little cash? The Weird and Profitable World of eBay Welcome to the wonders
by Timothy MooreContributor 2022 Tax Day is April 18. While most companies have announced their freebies and deals, we’ll continue to update if we learn of any new ones. Some businesses seem to be procrastinating too! We’ve had two years of tax filing extensions because of the pandemic but so far in 2022, the deadline to file is back to April. The deadline to file your 2022 federal taxes is
by Timothy Moore, Laura Grace TarpleySavings and checking accounts are two of the most common products banks and credit unions offer, but they serve very different purposes. Checking accounts make it easy to spend your money while savings accounts — you guessed it — are better for saving your cash.However, when it comes to our finances, it can feel like our list of decisions is never-ending.Should I start saving for
by Kari FaberStaff WriterEvery partnership is unique, but one topic tends to introduce stress more often than others in a relationship: money. Specifically how we make it, how we spend it and how we talk about it.Do we get joint bank accounts? Do we invest separately? How do we split the bills? Do we have to tell our partner about every dime we spend?Finances can be a touchy subject —
by Adam Hardy, Elizabeth Djinis This doesn’t have to be a spring cleaning-related overhaul. We recommend you go through your closet seasonally. Here’s a great place to start: make a giant pile of all the clothes you don’t wear anymore. Yes, that means going to the hall closet and looking through your winter gear, your swimsuit collection and, yes, all the shorts and shirts you said you would keep in
