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by Whitney Hansen, Jamie CattanachWith tax season upon us, you might be wondering whether or not you’ll owe the government money. How much you owe or how much you’ll receive in a refund depends a lot on your tax withholdings from your paychecks during the year.You’ve probably been dealing with withholdings since you were first employed, but many people still don’t know what that means. It’s vital to make sure

by Kari FaberStaff WriterEmployers looking to make a hire can be overwhelmed by the amount of hiring websites out there to choose from.While some have niche focuses, many are so similar it’s difficult to decide where to start.Two of the most commonly used job-seeking websites hiring managers use to find new employees are CareerBuilder and Glassdoor. We’ll discuss the similarities and differences between the two, as well as how they

by Quinten PlummerStaff WriterIf you’re an employer looking to attract talent, your company’s reputation plays a big part in the process. It informs the way applicants view you. The same is true when you’re picking a job posting site. Reputation matters.Craigslist and Glassdoor have built their reputations on some distinctly different principles over the years. We’ll take a look at each of the platforms, what they offer and how they

by Steve GillmanContributorWhen you’re trying to buy a house, especially for the first time, it can feel like the deck is stacked against you.Having bad credit can spell difficulty in getting a traditional mortgage loan. But wouldn’t getting off the rent cycle treadmill be a first step to rebuilding your finances?What’s worse is that bad or poor credit can mean different things: a low credit score, a short credit history

by Kari FaberStaff WriterSaving money is great, but it won’t make you rich.No matter how many dollars you put into a savings account, the national average .05% interest you’d earn won’t expedite your millionaire status.And cutting your costs can only go so far, explains Certified Financial Planner Robin Hartill (who is also an editor and financial advice columnist here at The Penny Hoarder).It can definitely help with your short term

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