The Difference Between Cheap Versus Thrifty
Pinching every penny may make you feel fiscally responsible, but the efforts involved are not worth the sacrifices made. I learned this lesson the hard way, liv...
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How is the Government Spending Taxes?
It is the week after the deadline for filing taxes. Many taxpayers are waiting for their refunds, or have just realized they owe the government money. Many are ...
Women Would Have to Work 103 Extra Days for Equal Pay
On average, a woman has to work 103 extra days to catch up to what a man makes in a year.
Women make on average only 81% as much money as men. If a man makes...
5 Reasons to Publicly Share Your Salary
In general, people in the US do not publicly share their salary information with each other. But this lack of transparency may be one of the reasons there are s...
Women Still Don’t Make as Much Money as Men
Women still don't earn as much money as men. Women make about 81% of what men earn, or about $11,000 less every year.
The chart below from the U.S. Bureau of...
7 Ways Being Poor Can Kill You
Being poor can kill you. Below are just a few of the ways poverty kills. Poorer food options, decreased access to good healthcare and education, mental health r...
3 Ways Federal Student Loans Crush Private Loans
College is an exciting prospect. A time for spreading wings and setting out on one’s own. Paying for it isn’t as fun. Many students turn to loans, and quickly d...
Why Did This Homeless Man Return $3,300 He Found?
Drugs and the wrong friends led Dave Tally into a lifestyle that rendered him homeless. He was sleeping in the basements of churches in Tempe, Arizona. After a ...
John Oliver on Drug Marketing to Docs
John Oliver brings his explosive wit to bear on the pharmaceutical industry's practice of marketing to doctors in this hilarious video.
According to Oliver, ...
Google’s New $70 Million CFO
Google's new CFO Ruth Porat left her top Wall Street job for a $70 million dollar compensation package. The deal includes a $650,000 a year salary and $70 milli...
How to Start Saving for Retirement the Easy Way
No matter how little you make or what your financial situation is, the time to start saving for retirement is now. Taking the step to start saving is crucial an...
6 Easy Ways to Reduce Credit Card Debt
The average American household carries credit card debt of over $15,000. That can be a gigantic headache. Credit card debt can keep consumers from saving as the...
What Are 2014 and 2015 Coverdell ESA Contribution Limits?
Coverdell ESA contribution limits are set at $2,000 per beneficiary per year. Coverdell ESA plans are like IRAs for education, following most of the same rules ...
Take Control of Your Money: 4 Steps to a Master Budget
Budgeting is crucial for anyone who wants to get out of debt, start saving or just control their spending. But how do you make a budget? In this article we simp...
When Should I Hire an Accountant?
A taxpayer should hire an accountant when doing so will save more money than the accountant costs. Accountants are usually worth the price when someone's tax bi...
John Oliver Takes on Student Debt
In this video by John Oliver on student debt, the news-oriented funny man takes on student debt, which has topped $1 billion in the United States.
Oliver say...
5 Best Budgeting Apps and Tools
In our overview of the five best budgeting tools and apps below, we include the popular apps You Need a Budget, GoodBudget, My Budget Book, Pocket Expense Perso...
March Madness: Stars Earn $0, Networks Rake in a Billion Dollars
John Oliver unloads on March Madness and the hypocrisy of a billion dollar industry that doesn't pay its most important employees a single cent in this hilariou...
8 of the World’s Richest People Dropped Out of School
Eight of the world's richest people either dropped out of school or have no formal education at all. The list includes Bill Gates, the richest person in the wor...
4 Tips to Save Big Money on Taxes
Want to save money on taxes? Here are four tips that can cut your tax bill and save real money at tax time. Everyone has to pay taxes, but there's no need to ov...
6 Important Reasons to File Your Taxes Early
There are lots of reasons to file your taxes early. For one, tax return theft is skyrocketing, and filing early prevents it. Refunds arrive faster, and even whe...
Billionaire Warren Buffett: Debt is a Trap
Avoid credit card debt. That's the advice from billionaire Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway and one of the world's richest people. The billionaire says...
What Your Financial Aid Office Won’t Tell You About Your Student Loans
There are several things to consider before taking on huge student loans. Unfortunately, financial aid officers don't always give you all of the information yo...
The Christmas Gift You Should Have Purchased
The holiday season is full of giving and receiving gifts. Tech toys and event tickets are fun but I tend to prefer more practical gifts - things like clothes, ...