Wondering if you made enough money to file taxes this year? It depends on more than just your income, you may be surprised to learn. And even if you donât have to file taxes, itâs often a good idea to do so anyway. Here, youâll learn what you need to know about tax-filing requirements based […]
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The three biggest items in most people’s budgets are usually housing, transportation, and food. That’s because they are needs; but like most needs, costs can range from the inexpensive, no-frills version to the outrageously expensively extravagances seen on some reality TV shows. For example, you could live in a studio apartment or a mansion, take shanks’ mare or drive a luxury car, slap a PB & J together at home or eat out at a five-star restaurant.
What you choose depends on your means (what you can afford) and your priorities (what’s important to you). Maybe you are willing to make all your meals at home so you can drive your dream car. Or maybe you’re willing to bike or take the bus ⦠to your favorite restaurants on a weekly basis. If you are debt-free, stashing some cash in a high-yield savings account, saving for retirement, and meeting all your other financial goals, more power to you.
I am willing to bet, though, that most people are seeking a happy medium in all categories. Nothing too expensive, but a home and car that are safe and comfortable, and food that’s tasty and convenient. When it comes to food, even if you are eating at home, there are more options today than ever before: Having your groceries, or even fully-cooked meals, delivered are all possibilities to meal-plan and save some cash. But not every option is equally cost-effective. Here are a few options, with some pros and cons.</
While researching a magazine article on âraising money-smart kids,â I felt sorry for parents and terribly worried about their children. (Also greatly relieved that I am not raising kids today.)
The article, for Consumers Digest, ran to a few thousand words. Short form: Our children face serious money temptations and pressures, and generally receive very little useful info either from parents or schools.
They also face consequences more serious than their parents ever did. We’re not talking about a few bounced checks or some other financial oopsie that you remember from your own early adulthood. An 18-year-old without sufficient financial savvy could within five years find himself:
Rents have been increasing in much of the US and most of the world. Whenever rents increase we here people bring up rent control as a way to keep rent affordable. Rent control has been implemented in many areas and it doesn’t always have the results that were hoped for. The problem with rent control … Read more
Learning how to start a successful blog is no easy feat. If it were easy, then everyone would be doing it! That being said, one of the best things I’ve ever done in my life is learning how to start a blog. Blogging completely changed my life, and it’s funny to think that I literally […]
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When you apply for a new credit card, it shouldn’t be on a whim. You should do your research carefully and make sure the card you get can offer the right rewards. To determine whether or not your credit card is benefiting you, itâs important to evaluate your usage and earnings every so often.
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Platform University — Michael Hyattâs online membership community — is hiring a part-time virtual Communications Assistant. Here are some of the details of the job opportunity: The position of Communications Assistant is a part-time employee position and it is a virtual position. The employee will start at 20 hours per week but will likely grow toRead More