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- January 4, 2022
- by Michael
Reasons to Get Health Insurance in Your 20s
When you're young and healthy, you might not be too worried about getting sick. But you have to understand that your health is nothing to take for granted. Medical emergencies and illnesses can hit anyone at any time. If you live in the USA, you will be looking at a very expensive medical bills
- January 4, 2022
- by Michael
Reasons to Get Health Insurance in Your 20s
When you're young and healthy, you might not be too worried about getting sick. But you have to understand that your health is nothing to take for granted. Medical emergencies and illnesses can hit anyone …
- December 16, 2021
- by Angela
10 Reasons Why Renting May Just Be Better
Many people think that when they buy a house life is magically better. After all, homeownership is the “American Dream”... In reality homeownership isn’t all positives. Do you know the reasons why it is better …
- November 23, 2021
- by Angela
17 Ways to Make Money From Home 2021
Until a few years ago, many people did not even think that working from home would become commonplace. Today it is easier than ever to start your own business with a minimal investment.
- October 23, 2021
- by Michael
Understanding Roth IRAs: The Complete Guide
Roth IRAs are a type of retirement account that offer valuable tax benefits - namely tax-free withdrawals and tax-free growth. Having a Roth account provides a lot of flexibility during retirement so you can reduce …
- October 5, 2021
- by Angela
8 Profitable Hobbies You Can Monetize
Hobbies are great for relaxing, exploring creativity, and honing your skills at something you are passionate about. However, did you know you could also earn a bit of income from all the time and effort …
- September 22, 2021
- by Michael
How to Reduce Your Taxable Income / AGI
Paying taxes sucks. What you might not know is that you can lower your taxable income so you end up paying much less in taxes. Even if it is late in the year, there are …
- September 14, 2021
- by Michael
Robo Advisors - The Future or a Flop?
Robo-advisors are a new technology powered way to handle wealth management. They often consolidate all of your investment management, tax harvesting, and retirement planning requirements in the most efficient way possible.
- August 30, 2021
- by Angela
Is Freelancing Better vs a Full-Time Job
Many employees due to their small monthly salary or boring work dream of one day becoming independent. Not everyone is cut out for it though.
- July 21, 2021
- by Michael
Calculating MAGI for Various Tax Credits and Deductions
Tax benefits and their phase out ranges are often based on Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI). Updated for 2021. MAGI is calculated slightly differently for each program. See more below for how income is actually …
- July 2, 2021
- by Michael
What Should a Car Cost per Day to Operate?
Are you paying as little as $2.50 per day, or over $10.00 per day for your car? Being attentive to how much your car costs and how those costs break down provides an opportunity to …
- June 17, 2021
- by Michael
EE Bonds and I Bonds – Worth a Look
The United States Treasury offers two lesser known types of bonds which are sold directly to consumers. They offer distinct advantages over CDs, bond funds, and premium savings accounts which we will discuss below.
- June 8, 2021
- by Angela
How Does Gambling Affect Your Budget?
Gambling can be a great way to have fun and hang out with friends. It is smart to think about how gambling can affect your budget and what the risks are. In some cases it …
- May 7, 2021
- by Angela
Budgeting Guide for Freelancers
Freelancing is a great option for making an income but it does require a bit more work. This includes setting up and sticking to a budget since freelancers essentially run their own small business.
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