The idea of having the IRS knocking at your door, your garnishing your wages is kind of terrifying. But what happens if you don’t pay taxes on time? Will you simply just get hit with a penalty or late fee?…
Most high school graduates get cards stuffed with heartfelt messages and tokens of well-wishes for their future journey. But for one lucky teen in Washington State, his journey to adulthood was met with an unexpected twist. For him, his graduation…
Do you review your retirement savings or your net worth on a regular basis? You should. And what you should also do is measure it against others. Because it is good to not only monitor your financial progress, but to…
One of the most ‘adulting’ milestones in life for young adults is getting a credit card. Though it may be overwhelming for some, it is an important way to show responsibility toward money management. And this is an important step…
Novelist and playwright James Baldwin once said, “People can cry much easier than they can change.” While research has shown that crying can be beneficial and therapeutic, allowing the tears to flow is just a momentary release and serves no…
Picture this: You stroll into a bustling coffee shop, lured by the inviting aroma of freshly brewed java. The baristas are busy crafting meticulously crafted beverages, while customers eagerly await…
Retirement is a significant milestone that usually requires years of financial planning to achieve. Unless, of course, you win the lottery. In which case, hooray for you. That said, many…
Regarding retirement planning, there’s a broad range of preparedness. Perhaps you’ve figured out exactly how much money you need to retire, authored a brilliant saving plan, and even researched the…
Imagine this: It’s your 60th birthday, and you’re blowing out the candles on your retirement cake. Your working days are over, and you’re ready to embrace the freedom of your…
When life tosses a golden coin into your lap, it’s not always the Ferraris or the mega-mansions that spark the flame of desire. Sometimes, it’s the everyday luxuries that ignite…
There are a lot of ways to become successful in life. And your definition of personal success might be measured differently than someone else’s. But becoming successful – in life,…
Ask people which car color is best for resale value, and most will say white. After all, it’s one of the top picks among new car buyers, so demand is…
They say that doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results is the definition of insanity. Yet, every once in a while, playing the long game…
They say lightning doesn’t strike the same spot twice. But that certainly isn’t the case for a lucky California woman who recently won a $2 million lottery jackpot on a…
Money management and general personal finance isn’t taught in school. While financially smart actions like spending less than you earn and investing your money might seem obvious, so many people…
Grab your avocado toast, Millennials – the Boomers are back to making moves. In a surprising turn of events, a new report reveals that retirement-ready Boomers are playing Monopoly in…
Did you know that an average American has about $38,000 in personal debt? It’s true. And these debts are a combination of personal loans, car loans, mortgages, student loans, and…