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by Dana Miranda, CEPF®ContributorPaid survey sites can be a simple way to earn a little extra cash in your free time.And although surveys aren’t our favorite way to make extra money, they can be a convenient side hustle to take on while you’re doing other things— like waiting on-hold with your bank or in line at the grocery store. Why not turn those empty moments into extra cash by clicking

by Mike BrassfieldSenior WriterIn school, they’ll teach you all the algebra you can take. They’ll teach you about geometry and trigonometry. They might even teach you about calculus.But they don’t teach you diddly-squat about money. No sirree. All the differential equations in the world aren’t gonna show you how to handle your money like a grown adult.Despite all our education, our overall state of financial literacy is way too low.

by Tiffany BeyerContributor As rent prices continue to soar all over the country, you may be finding yourself entering your first real estate search. You’re not alone. According to the National Association of Realtors, millennials are ending their leases and buying homes in large numbers. Those in their late 20’s to early 30’s now make up the fastest-growing segment of buyers today. But how to even shop for a home

by Carson KohlerStaff WriterWe all have bad habits.We leave our laundry on the bathroom floor. We bite our nails. We swear a little too often. We hit the snooze button four times in a row.But perhaps the most dangerous? Bad money habits.Money habits can be difficult to break. Heck, sometimes they can be difficult to recognize just because they’re so ingrained in our day-to-day lives.But now’s the time to pinpoint

by Robert BruceSenior Writer Good news for disabled job seekers is right around the corner. Numerous major employers will be on hand for a virtual job fair on April 13 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m ET. The event is open to experienced and early-career job seekers with disabilities nationwide. Sixty-six companies are participating, representing industries from health and medicine, banking, communications, government and many more. Some of the more

by Riley Adams, CPAContributorWhen you know you have money coming to you, being patient can be difficult. As you visualize all the opportunities for how to use this pending receipt, you start to wonder how you can get it sooner.When you file your taxes, there’s a tool for getting your refund sooner: It’s called a tax refund advance. It’s effectively a loan against your anticipated refund.Many companies offer them because