Articles by April Fowell
Is the IRS Watching You? Red Flags That Could Trigger a Tax Audit

Is the IRS Watching You? Red Flags That Could Trigger a Tax Audit

When the IRS decides to examine a taxpayer's accounts and financial data to make sure they have complied with all tax regulations and declared all necessary income, this is known as an audit.

Apr 26, 2024 01:25 PM EDT


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


Elon Musk's Promise of Affordable EVs Sends Tesla Shares Skyrocketing

Elon Musk's Promise of Affordable EVs Sends Tesla Shares Skyrocketing

Following CEO Elon Musk's announcement that the electric car business intends to start producing new, reasonably priced EV models by early 2025, Tesla shares finished up 12% on Wednesday.

Apr 26, 2024 01:24 PM EDT


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Solana (SOL) Eyes Breakout: Is a Price Surge Coming?

Solana (SOL) is about to see a significant price breakout. Bluntz, a well-known analyst who was successful in correctly predicting the bottom of the cryptocurrency market during the 2018 bear market, claims this.

Apr 25, 2024 02:29 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


Low-Income Borrowers Face Loan Delinquency as Prices Rise

Low-Income Borrowers Face Loan Delinquency as Prices Rise

According to current data and bank executives, U.S. borrowers with lower incomes are finding it more and more difficult to make their loan payments. As a result, banks are becoming more cautious when granting credit cards and auto loans.

Apr 23, 2024 04:45 AM EDT


Another Retailer Bites the Dust: How Express's Struggles Reflect the Changing Retail World

Another Retailer Bites the Dust: How Express's Struggles Reflect the Changing Retail World

Express Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Once a trailblazer in casual workplace wear, the company has struggled to compete with retailers like Zara and H&M.

Apr 23, 2024 02:23 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


Biden's Renewed Effort for Tuition-Free Community College Could Transform Personal Finances

Biden's Renewed Effort for Tuition-Free Community College Could Transform Personal Finances

President Joe Biden indicated that he was still hopeful about making some college education free when he disclosed the specifics of his Plan B for student loan forgiveness.

Apr 22, 2024 11:10 AM EDT


Rising Healthcare Costs? Long-Term Care Insurance Can Be Your Financial Lifesaver

Rising Healthcare Costs? Long-Term Care Insurance Can Be Your Financial Lifesaver

Most elderly Americans will ultimately require long-term care. And it's crucial to plan ahead for it because of the high expense of such treatment. If you don't, you can have fewer alternatives and impose an unfair burden on your friends and family in the event that you require care.

Apr 22, 2024 10:58 AM EDT


Fewer Self-Checkouts at Walmart: Could This Mean More Cashiers and Lower Prices? 

Fewer Self-Checkouts at Walmart: Could This Mean More Cashiers and Lower Prices? 

Walmart is getting rid of the self-service lanes at a store in Missouri, joining the ranks of businesses reevaluating self-checkout.

Apr 22, 2024 10:19 AM EDT


Relief for Diabetes Patients: Biden Champions $35 Insulin Cap in Bid to Ease Healthcare Costs

Relief for Diabetes Patients: Biden Champions $35 Insulin Cap in Bid to Ease Healthcare Costs

Biden's team frequently exaggerates the amount that those qualified for the price ceiling previously spent for insulin in an effort to highlight what it perceives as a benefit over the likely Republican nominee, Donald Trump. F

Apr 22, 2024 05:55 AM EDT


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