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School’s Out for Summer … But Tuition Is Back in the Fall 
School’s Out for Summer … But Tuition Is Back in the Fall
Giving the gift of education never goes out of style. Here are some different options for helping out the young person in your life.
July 31, 2021
How Patients with Lasting Symptoms of COVID Can Apply for Disability
How Patients with Lasting Symptoms of COVID Can Apply for Disability
Those who can no longer work because of COVID-19 may qualify for these benefits but the approval process can be a difficult road.
July 30, 2021
COVID Sparked a Surge of Generosity
COVID Sparked a Surge of Generosity
One big focus among donors: charities that address food insecurity.
July 29, 2021
IRS Is Sending More Unemployment Tax Refund Checks This Week
IRS Is Sending More Unemployment Tax Refund Checks This Week
The IRS is sending out an additional 1.5 million tax refunds to pay back Americans who qualify for the $10,200 unemployment compensation tax exemption…
July 28, 2021
Workers Want to Stay Home
Workers Want to Stay Home
Saving money is one reason employees prefer remote work.
July 28, 2021
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5 Unwritten Rules to Know to Succeed at Your First Job
5 Unwritten Rules to Know to Succeed at Your First Job
Landing that first job after college graduation isn’t easy, and keeping it could be a challenge as well. The author of “The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to…
July 28, 2021
Taxes on Unemployment Benefits: A State-by-State Guide
Taxes on Unemployment Benefits: A State-by-State Guide
Don't be surprised by an unexpected state tax bill on your unemployment benefits. Know where unemployment compensation is taxable and where it isn't.
July 27, 2021
How NOT to Deal With Conflict at Work and Otherwise
How NOT to Deal With Conflict at Work and Otherwise
Hint: Blowing your top at the office or at home is usually not a good idea!
July 20, 2021
States Boost 529 Plan Incentives
States Boost 529 Plan Incentives
Many states provide a tax break for residents, and now they're offering matching contributions and other perks.
July 9, 2021
The Benefits of Serving on a Board in Retirement
The Benefits of Serving on a Board in Retirement
Landing a board seat for a nonprofit or a corporation is a great way to utilize the skills you learned during your career while doing something that's…
July 2, 2021
Tax Changes and Key Amounts for the 2021 Tax Year
Tax Changes and Key Amounts for the 2021 Tax Year
Americans are facing a long list of tax changes for the 2021 tax year. Smart taxpayers will start planning for them now.
June 28, 2021
Business Owners Need an Exit Strategy When They Are Ready to Retire
Business Owners Need an Exit Strategy When They Are Ready to Retire
If you are looking to sell your business and retire, you need to understand what your company is worth, what documents you must have ready and who the…
June 23, 2021
Keep Moving Costs in Check
Keep Moving Costs in Check
If I've learned anything, it's that moving is almost always more costly and time-consuming than I anticipate.
June 18, 2021
You Got That New Job: Now It’s Time to Make the Right Financial Choices
You Got That New Job: Now It’s Time to Make the Right Financial Choices
Young professionals are on the move. If you’ve made a switch or have one on the horizon, follow this checklist to keep your finances on track.
June 14, 2021
Perils and Profits of Cannabis Investing with Matt Hawkins
Perils and Profits of Cannabis Investing with Matt Hawkins
A rapidly evolving legal landscape is keeping cannabis investors on their toes. We talk to private-equity investor Matt Hawkins, who has long experien…
June 2, 2021
How Working Parents Fail at Home and on the Job
How Working Parents Fail at Home and on the Job
Balancing work and home life is tricky, so don’t beat yourself up if you teeter sometimes. Take some lessons from this list on what not to do as a wor…
May 25, 2021
Pandemic Brings New Scams, Too
Pandemic Brings New Scams, Too
Billions in stimulus funds create new opportunities for fraud ranging from unemployment benefits to vaccine cards.
May 24, 2021
How to Get Sued for Age Discrimination
How to Get Sued for Age Discrimination
Employers can’t afford to do these seven things. And if you are a worker wondering if you have grounds for an age discrimination lawsuit, start taking…
May 23, 2021
5 Ways to Prevent Working Mom Burnout
5 Ways to Prevent Working Mom Burnout
Practical advice on managing the demands that come from handling a career and a family at the same time … from one working mom to all the others out …
May 15, 2021
10 Ways to Fail Miserably at Office Politics
10 Ways to Fail Miserably at Office Politics
Successfully navigating the workplace takes social skills as well as job smarts. To get ahead, make sure you avoid these 10 office politics blunders.
May 2, 2021
11 Places That Will Pay You to Live There
11 Places That Will Pay You to Live There
Working remotely? You may want to check out these places that'll pay you to move there.
April 23, 2021
Uh-Oh: My Kid Wants to Be a ‘Social Media Influencer’ … What Are the Legal Risks?
Uh-Oh: My Kid Wants to Be a ‘Social Media Influencer’ … What Are the Legal Risks?
Teenagers and their parents need to know there are plenty of legal consequences for this new breed of marketers, according to attorney Christy L. Fole…
April 15, 2021
What You Need to Know about College 529 Savings Plans
What You Need to Know about College 529 Savings Plans
Do you know how much you’re able to contribute or what the funds could be used to pay for? How about how contributing affects your taxes? Check out th…
April 14, 2021
How to Pay Off $130,000 in Parent PLUS Loans for Just $33,000
How to Pay Off $130,000 in Parent PLUS Loans for Just $33,000
Meet Nate. He took out $130,000 in Parent PLUS loans for his kids. The standard repayment plan will cost him over $170,000. But some smart strategizin…
April 12, 2021
37 Ways to Earn Extra Cash in 2021
37 Ways to Earn Extra Cash in 2021
We flag a wide variety of cool side hustles to earn bonus bucks to cover expenses expected and unexpected as we begin to emerge from the pandemic lock…
April 8, 2021