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
by Kari FaberStaff WriterThe stress we put on ourselves to make enough money and save enough money can help us reach our goals — but it can also take a serious toll on our mental wellbeing.And if sticking to every single rule is giving us anxiety, enjoying the fruits of our labor can be marred by this overexertion of our emotional resources.That’s why we believe there are times you should
by Nick FriedmanBranded Content EditorDo you need to hire someone?You’ll quickly discover that there are dozens of ways to find employees online. It can be a little overwhelming, actually. There are so many different job boards and online recruiting platforms, and they come in all shapes and sizes. How are you supposed to know which one is best for your needs?We were curious, so we did a side-by-side comparison of
by Quinten PlummerStaff WriterIt’s not just a quest for talent. Hiring the right people means you also have to search for reliability, experience and a genuine interest in making your organization better.It might not be an easy search. But choosing the right job board can help ensure that your hiring campaign isn’t harder, more expensive or more drawn-out than it should be.Your company’s needs are unique. Other companies may look
