Auto insurance is the latest necessity to jump in price, and Americans feel the effects as premiums rise. Car Insurance Rates Skyrocket in 2024 In the past year, auto insurance rates have increased by an astonishing 26%, leaving some Americans struggling to insure their vehicles. Bankrate Report Lays Out the Numbers A report from Bankrate […]
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Boost Your Home’s Value on a Budget: 16 Affordable Upgrades for a 2024 Sale
If you’ve considered selling your home in 2024, you may be tempted to complete a lot of costly updates in hopes of increasing your home’s value and appeal. We’ve rounded up 16 improvements that will do just that. Avoiding Common Pitfalls It can be easy to fall into traps as a homeowner when everyone around […]
Working Parents and Small Businesses Big Winners in $78 Billion Tax Package
Find out how the $78 billion tax package that the House of Representatives passed this week will impact you and your tax return for 2024. Tax Bill Passes the House This week, the House passed a massive tax package in a highly anticipated vote. The bipartisan bill expands the child tax credit, includes breaks for […]
Young Adults Staying Home: Parents Shoulder Burden in Cost of Living Crisis
More millennials and Gen Z-ers are opting to wait to leave the nest. Find out why they aren’t moving on as quickly as older generations. Study Finds Adults Staying With Family in High Numbers One recent study showed that an unusually high percentage of millennial and Generation Z adults are still living with family, and […]
How AI Might Be Standing Between You and a New Job, and What to Do About It
If you’re currently navigating the job market in any industry, AI might be impacting your search and your success. Here’s how. Navigating the Job Market More Difficult Than Ever You may have noticed that in today’s job climate, it’s harder than ever to get to the interview stage of the hiring process. You have the […]
5 Money Saving Tips That Aren’t Really Saving You Money
Find out what money-saving advice you’ve been given doesn’t work – and might actually be costing you more than they save. Not All Advice is Created Equal If your goal is to save as much money as possible, you’ve probably read tons of advice on how to do so. Tips to living a more frugal […]
Inflation-Proof Yourself with a Side Hustle: Combat Rising Costs with These Lucrative Opportunities
Considering looking for a second job or side hustle to supplement your income? Check out these options that can help pad your bank account. Most Americans Could Use Extra Money If you’re finding yourself in need of some extra cash to make ends meet, you’re not alone. Two-thirds of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck […]
Renting vs. Buying: Why Renting Makes Sense in Today’s Housing Market
Buying a house is a great goal, but it’s not for everyone. Find out why renting might be a better option if you’re not ready to buy. Housing Market a Hot Topic It may seem like all anyone can talk about is the housing market. There are pain points there when it comes to inventory, […]
UPS Cuts 12,000 Jobs, Calls Remote Workers Back to Office, Joins Pandemic-Era Remote Work Exodus
UPS is the latest in a string of employers making headlines for demanding their remote employees return to work in the office. They’ve also just announced that they’re cutting 12,000 jobs. UPS Announces Mass Layoffs International shipping giant UPS has announced a significant round of layoffs to come in 2024. The company says they plan […]
To File or Not to File? IRS Urges Parents to File Taxes Despite Pending $78 Billion Tax Bill in Congress
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 […]