Congress is weighing whether to pass a tax package that would impact millions of families by increasing the child tax credit. In the meantime, should you wait to file your taxes until the decision is made? The IRS commissioner has weighed in. Parents Question When to File Taxes While Tax Bill is Uncertain Tax season […]
Author: Haley White
Start Planning Now: 14 Affordable States Where Your Savings Soar in Retirement
A 2023 study ranked states by how affordable they would be to retire to. Some of the results have surprised seniors looking for a place to spend their golden years. Deciding Where to Retire for Your Budget Making decisions about where to enjoy your retirement isn’t always about what kinds of amenities are around. Sometimes, […]
9 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid When Filing Your Taxes This Spring
With the 2024 tax filing deadline just around the corner, you might want to review these tips to make sure you’re not falling into tax traps this year. Tax Season Approaches Tax season is upon us, and millions of Americans are anxiously waiting to compile all of their documentation to get their returns filed. As […]
Gen Z Pins Hope on Housing Market Crash: Affordable Homes or Unintended Consequences?
America’s youngest adults are hoping for a cataclysmic event in the housing market that would cause home values to plummet. Find out why. Study Shows Gen Z Hope for Housing Crash Last month, Lending Tree released a study that revealed that more than half of Generation Z are actively hoping for a significant downturn in […]
10 States You Probably Can’t Afford to Live In, Thanks to Inflation
Find out which states are the least affordable for American families based on how much it costs to rent a two-bedroom apartment. The Impact of Inflation Once upon a time, most of the country was relatively affordable for the average American family. Now, inflation has put pressure on the majority of American citizens, creating stress […]
Would You Take a Pay Cut for a Better Work/Life Balance? 52% Say Yes!
Do you wish your job offered a better work/life balance? Find out why half of the world’s employed population would take a pay cut in order to prioritize their home lives. Ford Motor Co. Study Reveals Workers’ Priorities Ford Motor Co. surveyed workers across the world to find out more about their priorities, and the […]
“We Are Not in Turmoil” Says LA Times After Unprecedented Mass Firing of Journalists
One-fifth of the journalists working for the Los Angeles Times will be saying goodbye to their jobs this week as the company faces a “financial crisis.” Journalists Laid Off In Mass Numbers The newsroom at the Los Angeles Times will be a little quieter now, following a layoff of over a hundred journalists. A majority […]
7 Weeks of Mortgage Rate Rises Dash Dreams of Homeownership
For the seventh straight week in a row, the average interest rate for a 30-year mortgage has increased, maintaining steady growth as homeownership dreams are dashed for millions. Reaching New Heights Mortgage rates are reaching heights that have not been seen in recent years, pricing out many would-be homebuyers. In an already difficult market with low […]
Real Housewives Star Takes on Realtors National Association
A reality television star and his colleague are launching a new real estate trade association after recent negative press for the National Association of Realtors. Find out how they plan to take on the real estate giant. Reality Star Starts New Venture Fans of California-based reality television might recognize Mauricio Umansky from his time on […]
How to Create a Budget and Stick to It in 2024
Looking to start a new budget or refresh your current one? These tips can help you start off the new year with a sound financial plan so you can reach your savings goals. Americans Look to Budgets to Stay On Track In an economy where many Americans are feeling the effects of a tense housing […]