Saving
If you owe a significant amount in unpaid child support, your international travel plans are effectively grounded. Starting in May, the U.S. State Department is shifting from passive enforcement to an aggressive crackdown, proactively revoking the passports of parents with substantial arrears. Historically, the government blocked you from renewing an…
Whether you’re drowning in debt, or simply want to turbocharge your savings, the solution isn’t necessarily making more money—it’s stopping the behaviors that aren’t allowing you to get ahead and starting new, better habits. I should know. Just a few years ago, I had tiny savings and giant debt. Today,…
rusty426 / Shutterstock.comOne of the best things about being a professional thrift shopper and reseller is exploring different parts of the country and seeing what national and local chains do best. After 30 years of road-tripping and online flipping, I’ve developed a list of secondhand shopping hot-spots that can guide…
A growing number of car buyers are opting for cheaper, more basic vehicles. With average new vehicle prices exceeding $50,000, the market is pushing drivers to rethink what they actually need. Many buyers just want something to get them from point A to point B, and they do not want…
Lopolo / Shutterstock.comSeniors can generally get discounts on loads of things. Yet most of the ones we hear about tend to be for purchases at restaurants, supermarkets and the movies. Not that there’s anything wrong with those discounts! But a savvy senior will stretch retirement income by looking for savings…
A rare three-way alignment formed in Texas politics Monday — between a Republican president, a Democratic Senate candidate and the state’s senior Republican senator — over pausing the federal gas tax. President Donald Trump told CBS News on Monday, May 11, during an interview that he was open to pausing…
Amazon is expanding its 30-minute delivery service to dozens of U.S. cities, after first piloting the option in December. The Amazon Now service will be available to “millions” of customers by the end of the year, according to Amazon. The tech giant first tested Amazon Now in Seattle and Philadelphia.…
KDdesignphoto / Shutterstock.comLike any devoted pet owner, you want to provide the best for your beloved cat. But stocking up on specialized toys and tasty treats for your feline friend can wind up costing you a fortune. You may already be cutting down on extra expenses by seeking out affordable…
AlessandroBiascioli / Shutterstock.comHave you ever gone to the grocery store, armed with coupons and sale flyers, and maxed out your savings potential with each bag of rice, head of broccoli and soda six-pack you drop in your cart? It feels so satisfying, saving all that money. But then you get…
The IRS isn’t advertising that tens of millions of taxpayers may potentially be owed a significant refund from the COVID-19 era, but tax advisers are spilling the beans on how to claim it. A court ruling in Kwong v. United States last November suggests some penalties and interest assessed during…
