Insurers are expected to pay a record $135 billion to cover losses from natural disasters in 2017, according to German reinsurer Munich Re. This high costs was due to the most expensive hurricane season ever to occur in the United States and ...
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Tax Season Kicks Off at the End of January
Tax season is just around the corner and it's time to start preparing.
There are some new changes coming to the tax circuit this year and it's important for every individual and every organization to fully understand what's to come.
The ...
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How Trump’s Tax Plan Might Impact You in 2018
Even under the best of circumstances, understanding your yearly tax filing can be a colossal challenge. Confusion surrounding taxes can have substantial financial ramifications for your family. Of the 1 million individual return audits that took ...
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Wait, What? Survey Shows Airline Customer Satisfaction Up for 5th Year
Shrinking legroom, customers dragged off flights, delays ... it seems that airlines are constantly battling customer satisfaction issues. Yet according to the J.D. Power 2017 North America Airline Satisfaction Survey, customer satisfaction in the ...
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Amazon May See Stronger E-Commerce Competition From Walmart
The cloud computing company and leader in e-commerce retail, Amazon, may be seeing stronger competition in the future, new data suggests. According to market intelligence leader SimilarWeb, Walmart's online conversion has been steadily increasing ...
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Saving Money On Holiday Parties: Host Gifts That Won’t Break the Bank
The holiday season is upon us, and soon you'll begin receiving invitations for holiday parties. While holiday parties are part of what makes this time of the year so wonderful, they can also take a massive toll on your savings account. From buying ...
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Study: Americans More Likely to Save for Vacation than for Retirement
Although Americans are criticized for putting work above all else, so much so that half of those in the workforce aren't using all their vacation days, a new NerdWallet study suggests that we are prioritizing getaways -- but it may be at the expense ...
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U.S. Housing Market Seeing Unchanged Mortgage Rates from Last Year
According to recent data, mortgage rates rose slightly this year, but are now essentially back to where they started a year ago.
The average 30-year fixed rate reached 3.95% with an average 0.5 point. Two weeks ago, it was at 3.90% and at 3.94% a ...
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3 Ways to Reduce the Amount of Money You Spend on Coffee
Coffee is something a lot of us drink every single day. While it can provide a nice boost during a long work day, purchasing one or more cups of coffee every day can seriously hurt your bank account. It may not seem like it at the time, but these ...
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3 Ways To Quickly Bulk Up Your Retirement Savings
It's no secret that building up a retirement savings account is key to sustaining a high quality of life during your golden years. Sure, it's essential to have money for the bare necessities now -- as well as the not-so-bare necessities -- but don't ...
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How You Can Finally Finance That Full-Home Remodel
You have lived in your house for years, and the worn kitchen counters, rickety doors, and sagging front porch are starting to get to you. A home remodel is the obvious answer to this problem, but that can get pricey. Even a simple window replacement ...
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5 Steps to Setting a Successful Fall Shopping Budget
Fall is upon us, and with the colder weather comes the need to bring out the sweaters and jackets. It's also a time when the majority of people enjoy purchasing new cold weather clothing. In doing this, some people tend to go a little overboard and ...
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Should You Consider A Pre-Settlement Loan In a Personal Injury Case?
Entering a personal injury case can be full of uncertainties, especially when it comes to your finance future. Lawsuits can drag on for years, so it is certainly tempting to take a payment in the meantime. Pre-settlement lawsuit loans are there to ...
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Report: Trump Mulling Estate Tax Cut to Wealthy Americans
President Trump is considering abandoning some previously-decided on tax cuts for wealthy Americans.
Earlier this year, and throughout his campaign, the Trump Administration promised wealthy Americans that they would introduce US estate tax cuts ...
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California Internet Privacy Bill Dies In Final Moments of Discussion
In recent years there has been a heated debate about how exactly -- and who exactly -- should regulate the Internet. Should it be treated like a public utility, a commodity, or a private service? Further complicating this question is the fact that ...
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4 Essential Tips for Increasing the Security of Your Business
According to a report by the National Association of Small Businesses, the top three challenges of running a business are economic uncertainty, the cost of health insurance benefits, and a decline in customer spending. However, with the rise in ...
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3 Eco-Friendly Home Improvements That Will Actually Save You Money
Many people seem to be under the impression that most products intended to be energy-efficient actually cost more money to purchase than the product saves over time. However, if shoppers want to genuinely save some money on their eco-friendly ...
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US Economy Strong in July Despite Construction Industry Shortcomings
The American economy is doing pretty well this summer.
According to a new government report on the state of the economy, the country added a whopping 209,000 jobs in July. This is higher than the estimated 183,000 economists had predicted to ...
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Millennials Aren’t Using Credit Cards, But Experts Think They Should
Seven in ten Americans have at least a single credit card in their name. Often times they have more, but most have at least one.
However, this doesn't apply to all generations equally, and once again Millennials are the exception to the rule. ...
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How To Enjoy Your 20s — and Save Money While You’re At It
If you're like many Millennials, you probably suffer from a severe case of FOMO (fear of missing out) because, well ... everybody knows YOLO (you only live once). As a result, you might treat yourself to expensive trips, or nights on the town, ...
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