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Creative Ways to Pay Down Credit Card Debt and Boost Savings

Creative Ways to Pay Down Credit Card Debt and Boost Savings

The state of the economy has grown more difficult for many people and households these days. It's gotten harder to manage personal finances because of the higher-than-expected inflation and the high-rate environment that was intended to moderate it.

Apr 26, 2024 01:24 PM EDT


Microsoft

Stand Out or Sit Down: Founders' Top Tips for New Entrepreneurs

In today's fast-paced startup ecosystem, understanding what makes a successful entrepreneur is gold dust. According to a recent CNBC-SurveyMonkey poll, young adults increasingly view entrepreneurship as a career path and a crucial pillar of their financial security.

Apr 24, 2024 04:49 PM EDT


Mortgage Application Denied: What to Do Next and Boost Your Chances

Mortgage Application Denied: What to Do Next and Boost Your Chances

The ideal of becoming a homeowner has grown more elusive for many prospective homeowners in recent years. The cost of buying a house has increased dramatically due to a combination of skyrocketing real estate prices and rising mortgage rates, pushing budgets to the breaking point.

Apr 25, 2024 02:27 PM EDT


Food Prices Down in 2024? Time to Revise Your Grocery Budget

Food Prices Down in 2024? Time to Revise Your Grocery Budget

It looks like this year will mark the end of rising food costs globally. Oxford Economics projects that global food prices will drop in 2024, providing some respite for consumers.

Apr 23, 2024 08:20 AM EDT


Don't Wait! Get Your 2024 Tax Refund Status in Minutes

Don't Wait! Get Your 2024 Tax Refund Status in Minutes

There are a few simple methods to find out where your return is. You may use the IRS2Go mobile app or visit their "Where's my refund?" webpage.

Apr 23, 2024 07:42 AM EDT


Strategies to Beat the Heat and Keep Costs Down

Strategies to Beat the Heat and Keep Costs Down

As the country celebrates Earth Day, shoppers may have noticed one impact of climate change: rising temperatures are making it harder for Americans to pay their bills, and in some cases, they are even forcing families to decide between purchasing groceries and cooling their houses.

Apr 23, 2024 06:19 AM EDT


Small Biz

Small Biz Blues: Optimism Dips to 11-Year Low Amid Inflation Woes

In a world where small businesses are often seen as the plucky underdogs, bravely battling against the odds, the latest news hits a bit like a cold shower. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) just dropped its business optimism survey, and folks, the mood is more subdued than a rainy day at a beach party.

Apr 22, 2024 11:54 AM EDT


Powerful Passive Income Strategies to Boost Your Retirement Savings

Powerful Passive Income Strategies to Boost Your Retirement Savings

According to recent data from Northwestern Mutual, the average baby boomer has only saved $120,300 for retirement.

Apr 22, 2024 11:30 AM EDT


Financial Freedom for Everyone: Simple Steps to Take Control of Your Money

Financial Freedom for Everyone: Simple Steps to Take Control of Your Money

Whatever your definition of financial independence may be, following these steps can assist you in realizing your future goals.

Apr 20, 2024 06:50 AM EDT


Safeguarding Your Savings: How to Avoid Wire Transfer Fraud and Fight for Your Money

Safeguarding Your Savings: How to Avoid Wire Transfer Fraud and Fight for Your Money

Every year, criminals who use fraudulent wire transfers to steal money from bank accounts cause millions of dollars worth of losses to Americans. Senators from the United States are currently questioning big banks on their efforts to thwart the con artists.

Apr 20, 2024 05:39 AM EDT


Airchat

Why Airchat Is The Next Big Social Media Platform You're Not On (Yet)

Naval Ravikant and Brian Norgard built something special

Apr 18, 2024 10:44 PM EDT


Utah

Utah: The Entrepreneur's Paradise for Small Business Success

Have you ever thought about packing up your entrepreneurial dreams and heading to Utah? No. Me either! Well, according to a recent WalletHub study, it appears that the Beehive State is buzzing with opportunities for small business owners, particularly in its southern cities.

Apr 17, 2024 03:44 PM EDT


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