Have a job and a side gig? Watch for these missteps
Before you get your hands dirty in the sometimes chaotic combination of formal employment and entrepreneurship, here are a few pitfalls to avoid.
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How to fight the 鈥榩ink tax鈥� amid inflation
The phenomenon known as the 鈥減ink tax,鈥� when products and services aimed at women cost more than their counterparts aimed at men, is well-documented across many goods and services. Here's...
Credit or debit card for kids: Which is best?
As our world becomes increasingly cashless, it makes sense to teach our kids how to responsibly use debit cards, credit cards or both. Financial literacy can help children manage these...
Two one-way flights or one round-trip ticket: Which is better?
Booking a flight involves navigating a maze of decisions. Is it better to fly with a budget airline or full-service one? How about basic economy versus regular economy? Choosing between...
How to avoid these 3 common banking scams
About 2.8 million U.S. consumers reported more than $5.8 billion in losses to fraud in 2021, up 70% compared with 2020. Those losses include fraud affecting bank accounts. Here are...
3 ways to get your income and other money without the wait
When someone pays you cash, you have it instantly. But if that transaction is done online, be prepared to wait days to receive it. Even direct deposits, while more timely,...
Collapse of SVB, Signature Bank explained: What to know
Two banks have collapsed since Friday, the federal government swooped in to save the day and there's still a lot of uncertainty about what comes next. Silicon Valley Bank failed...
What regular people need to know about SVB’s sudden closure
Silicon Valley Bank made national news as it swiftly collapsed, creating great concern over the billions of dollars it held in deposits. How does SVB's closure affect you?
How to keep crowdfunding proceeds on the right side of tax rules
The nature of your campaign and how you go about collecting funds play a big role in whether the IRS will deem the money you raised to be taxable. So,...
Are you a points and miles hoarder? Here鈥檚 how to get over it
While saving and investing money is great financial advice, the same isn't true when it comes to travel rewards. If you find yourself holding on to miles and points, you...