U.S. equities managed to escape negative territory Friday and finish in the black despite some downbeat economic data – a welcome beginning to 2022’s second half after a dreadful performance through the midway point. Front […]
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Retirees, Make These Midyear Moves to Cut Next Year’s Tax Bill – Rocky Mengle
To the list of classic midsummer activities like Fourth of July picnics and trips to the beach, you might add one more: Prep for next year’s tax return. These six midyear tax moves are a […]
How Do Business Loans Work? – Rosalie Murphy
When you take out a business loan, you borrow money from a lender and pay it back over time with interest. Small-business loans can help you expand your business, make up for seasonal gaps in […]
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS): Definition and How to Calculate It – Whitney Vandiver
Cost of goods sold, sometimes referred to as COGS, is the total cost a business has paid out of pocket to sell a product or service. It represents the amount that the business must recover […]
Getting Therapy When Cost and Access Are a Barrier – Sara Rathner
The race to find mental health treatment can feel like a marathon when you may not have the energy or ability to even make it to the starting line. You may be faced with limited […]
10 Defensive ETFs to Protect Your Portfolio – Jeff Reeves
It’s hard to blame investors for wanting to dive into a safe room following the S&P 500’s worst first half of a year since 1970. Fortunately, they can find the protection they seek via defensive […]
The 8 Best Things to Buy in July — and 5 to Avoid – Guest Blogger
Prostock-studio / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story comes from partner site DealNews.com. July might seem like it has a single good shopping day — July 4th — but you can actually find great deals all […]
What Is a CDFI (Community Development Financial Institution)? – Brian Martucci
Millions of Americans live in places that aren’t well served by traditional financial institutions. Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) fill a need in underserved communities in every state. Learn about the types of CDFIs, how […]
How Paying Rent With Bilt Can Net You a Free Disney Trip – Sally French
Bilt Rewards, a loyalty program that allows you to earn rewards on rent (a common expense that typically doesn’t earn most people rewards), just launched a new way to redeem the rewards you’ve racked up. […]
35 Tips to Help Save Money on Your Next Road Trip – nicole@thepennyhoarder.com (Nicole Dow)
Cruising down the open road is a great way to get away from it all. Taking a road trip can be a cost-effective way to travel too — that is, if you do it right. […]