Buying a home means more than just signing up to pay a mortgage. It also means having to deal with additional costs, from property taxes to homeowners insurance to maintenance. And if you purchase a home that's part of a homeowners association (HOA), you'll be required to pay monthly dues ...
Even the best-laid holiday budgeting plans could use a little boost from time to time. Lucky for us, we live in a world where technology can help with that. The following are five tech products that can help you track and monitor your holiday spending. Once you have the financial ...
Venmo, the popular peer-to-peer payment app owned by PayPal, announced recently that it would be making some changes that may affect many of its 70 million users – most notably, an increase in their fees.What's changing?As of August 2021, Venmo is now charging 1.5% of the amount being sent – ...
The holiday season is fast approaching with its seasonal cheer, indulgent food, and, of course, bank-breaking spending. With gifts, outings, and travel all mounting up it can be hard to keep your finances in check. We want to help you avoid the post-holiday blues with the following tips to keep ...
Cybercrime has grown by a staggering 600% during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cybercriminals prey on vulnerabilities that have been exposed as businesses around the world transitioned to remote work, e-commerce and virtual events. Still, many businesses believe that they are safe from cyberattacks, and consequently don’t do enough to defend themselves.A ...
With internet use increasing over the years, online safety has become more important than ever. The convenience that comes along with shopping, banking, paying bills, etc., on the internet has made life easier and more enjoyable. You have probably amassed a sizeable number of online accounts and a key step ...
Identity theft occurs when someone steals your personal information and uses it to take your money, use your credit cards or open new ones, file tax returns, make health insurance claims, and more. According to the National Council on Identity Theft Protection, identity theft is shockingly prevalent and on the ...
Women have always had the wherewithal to handle our own financial independence, to plan for retirement, to succeed in owning our own businesses, to excel in the workplace, and so much more. Though it’s taken years of dedication and hard work for society to start catching on to this fundamental ...
The original theme of this month's newsletter changed rather dramatically as the early March events in the banking sector radically altered the tone in the markets. While the focus had been a deeper dive into the “Recession vs Runway” theme for an economic landing, the failures of Silicon Valley Bank ...
Married couples seem to get a lot of breaks when it comes to finances—presumably, two people are earning (and sharing) income; they might have more choices for affordable insurance, and they often enjoy more generous tax deductions. Yet they also have to navigate tricky financial situations, such as allocating their ...
With the price of food on the rise, grocery bills are growing along with it. It can be a challenge to stick to your grocery budget while also trying to check everything off your list. But, with a little effort, you can keep your weekly grocery bill on budget. Whether ...
More than 11 million minority-owned businesses make up the economic fabric of the United States, according to data compiled by The Business Journals, and these businesses generate about $1.8 trillion in annual revenue, making up a good portion of the country’s economic success.Yet, minority-owned businesses do not receive nearly as ...