It’s that time of year again: time to gather the documents you need for filing your federal income taxes. If you receive Social Security benefits, you’ll need a copy of your latest annual Social Security Benefit Statement, also known as Form SSA-1099 (or Form SSA-1042S for nonresident aliens). It includes the amount of benefits you … Read more

Every Friday I recap “news you can use” from the week: a handful of quotes from major (and often expensive) news sources, so you can stay up to date on the news that affects your money without spending a dime and in less than a minute. Here’s an overview of what happened this week. Housing … Read more

Mix and Match Studio / Shutterstock.com A decision to save money doesn’t have to be life-changing or even involve sacrifice. It’s surprising how much cash you can save simply by paying attention to how your money is being spent. People routinely buy things they don’t truly need or perhaps even want. It’s all about being … Read more

Chase Total Checking® Pros: Open account and set up direct deposit within 90 days of coupon enrollment. Albert Cash Account Pros: Open account and receive a direct deposit within 45 days and use your Albert debit card. Axos Rewards Checking Pros: Open account and receive monthly direct deposits totaling $1,500 or more. Ready for a … Read more

When you’re working as a freelancer or entrepreneur, it can be difficult to keep your finances in order. A business checking account will help you stay organized and make managing your money easier. If you’re looking for a new business checking account, there are several banks that offer accounts designed specifically for freelancers and entrepreneurs. … Read more

If you wanted to order food right now, what are you waiting for? You can literally get local eats from all across your city in minutes. Getting food delivery near me (or anywhere else I might happen to be) is easier than ever. In fact, people are ordering more food delivery amid the pandemic with … Read more

There’s no shortage of ways to pay someone these days, from cash and credit cards to Zelle and PayPal. It’s easy to go your whole financial life without ever coming across a money order. But if you’re here, someone’s asked for one, so follow these directions to fill it out. How to Fill Out a … Read more

There are many ways to save money these days and earn interest from the funds you set aside. In addition to high-yield savings accounts, certificates of deposit (CDs) can help you earn interest on your savings to put those dollars to work. Many banks and credit unions offer CDs at a fixed interest rate for … Read more

Wondering what stores accept Apple Pay near me? Apple Pay is a way to pay for things using your Apple devices like your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch or Mac. You add your credit or debit card information to the “Wallet” app on your device and then when you’re ready to buy something, you hold your … Read more

I’ve spent the last few months researching how to rebuild your credit for an educational series I’m writing. That’s why I was intrigued by CreditStrong, a service that helps you rebuild your credit by giving you specialized loans or lines of credit and reporting them to credit reporting agencies.  I know that probably sounds like … Read more