admin Over the years, Empower, formerly Personal Capital, has established itself as one of the most popular finance management services available. There are two versions: the Free Financial Dashboard and Wealth Management service. The free edition is mostly a budgeting program, although it does provide a number of investing tools. The wealth management version is a … Read more
pixinoo / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. It’s no secret that Netflix is cracking down on password sharing. Soon you’ll find yourself paying an additional charge if individuals outside your household access your Netflix account. While we don’t have details on when the change is rolling out, Netflix has … Read more
gpointstudio / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Smartest Dollar. With most seniors out of the workforce and living on fixed incomes or retirement savings, the rapidly rising cost of living has put a financial strain on older households. Beyond inflation, however, seniors need more money than ever to live comfortably in retirement. … Read more
Opening a business takes a lot of effort, especially when it comes to abiding by all the rules and regulations that come with such an endeavor. There are licenses to register for, tax forms to prepare, and plenty of paperwork to fill out. Knowing who to trust for business insurance, and even what kind of … Read more
It’s that time of the year again! The filing deadline for most taxpayers to submit their 2022 tax returns or an extension to file and pay any tax owed is Tuesday, April 18. But there’s no need to worry; tax preparation software can make the process simpler and faster. These providers offer easy-to-use interfaces, automated … Read more
Most of us hope for a retirement full of joy, but that isn’t always the case. In fact, your post-work years can be quite lonely. However, there is one great way to combat such isolation: volunteering in your community. Older adults who volunteer 100 hours or more per year report lower levels of loneliness, according … Read more
Find out the different types of business insurance so you can pick the right policy and coverage for your small business. From the day a small business owner starts a business they are opening themselves to losses. Before starting a website or hiring the first employee, consider having the proper types of business insurance figured … Read more
Blend Images / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. For many of us, there’s nothing quite like spending lots of time at home to start noticing the literal (or metaphorical) cracks in the foundation. Maybe your kitchen could use some remodeling TLC, or perhaps you have appliances that desperately need … Read more
Krakenimages.com / Shutterstock.com Many Americans relocated during pandemic-ravaged 2020 due to a job loss or fear of catching the coronavirus. In 2021, COVID-19 was less common of a reason for moving — but remote work was more of one. In 2022, the trend continued, with Americans fleeing the nation’s largest cities for more affordable climes. … Read more
Your bank’s “member FDIC” logo isn’t just there for decoration. It’s meant to reassure you and your fellow customers that the bank carries FDIC deposit insurance, which protects your deposits up to applicable legal limits should the bank go out of business. Every “member FDIC” bank in the United States carries FDIC deposit insurance. Currently, … Read more