Personal Finance

Are your investments not yielding the returns you expected? These 19 common mistakes could be the reason why your financial future isn’t as bright as you’d hoped. 1. Chasing Hot Stocks Jumping on the latest stock market trend is a fast track to disaster. A 2023 study from the CFA Institute revealed that retail investors … Read more

Some people use loopholes to get the most out of their income and it must be a wonderful solution. Yet, for wealthy Americans, this gap might not be available for much longer. Here’s more about this much-enjoyed trick that’s been making waves recently.  No More Tax Tricks  Is it a trick, an advantage, a sleight … Read more

Ever wondered how much of your $100,000 salary actually ends up in your pocket after taxes? We’ve crunched the numbers to show you just how much you can expect to take home in each state across the country. From high-tax states to those with lower rates, find out how your earnings stack up after Uncle … Read more

The U.S. is facing a growing pension crisis that could spell disaster for many states and their residents. These looming financial threats, exacerbated by inadequate funding and poor investment returns, could lead to severe budget cuts and tax hikes. Here are 15 states where the pension crisis is most alarming: #1. Illinois Illinois has a … Read more

We could be on the cusp of seeing a global billionaire tax.  G20 Nations Eye Taxing Billionaires The G20 nations are seriously considering taxing the ultra-rich. The idea is gaining speed after a meeting in Rio de Janeiro, where finance ministers from the world’s largest economies debated the proposal.  Global Finance Ministers Tackle Wealth Tax … Read more

Retirement doesn’t mean you have to live on a shoestring or give up enjoying life. Here are 18 states where your retirement can be both affordable and fun. 1. Florida It’s no wonder so many retirees flock to Florida—the state has no income tax, which means your retirement income stretches further. Plus, you can find … Read more

Americans are fed up with work and now they’re striking.  From Mickey Mouse to Mop Buckets Just this year we’ve seen picket lines at Southwest Airlines, railway workers gearing up to stop working, Denver janitors voting to put their mops down in protest over wages. Even Disneyland workers voted to strike earlier this year (which … Read more

A popular burger chain is facing the culmination of a difficult year of economic failures, and could be standing on the edge of bankruptcy – and the end of the business entirely. Hemorrhaging Cash BurgerFi, a popular fast-casual burger chain is currently hemorrhaging cash, and the company fears it may be forced to file for … Read more

In today’s tough housing market, millennials are still finding ways to achieve homeownership despite rising prices and high interest rates. How are they doing it, and what strategies are helping them compete in a market that often feels out of reach? 1. Pooling Resources with Family or Friends Nearly 30% of first-time millennial homebuyers are … Read more

There might be a significant tax payout for some American taxpayers, and there are plenty of ways to spend your little fortune returned.  More Tax Refund Benefit  Wouldn’t having a bigger tax refund be nice, especially in the high-inflation economy?   More than $1,000 for Some  According to the IRS, an estimated $3,000 in tax … Read more