No one’s finances have been spared during the coronavirus pandemic (except for maybe the founder of Zoom), but contractors have been hit particularly hard. Freelancers, gig workers, and other independents...
With interest rates dropping in recent weeks, you may be wondering whether the COVID-19 crisis has created a ripe opportunity to buy a house at a great rate. Unfortunately, the...
It’s April, which means it’s Financial Literacy Month—and not a moment too soon. Millions of Americans have filed for unemployment, the economy is headed for a recession (or could already...
The federal government has two tools for dealing with a financial crisis — fiscal policy and monetary policy. It’s using both to combat the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic....
Until a few weeks ago, most Americans associated the word “recession” with the 2008 global financial crisis. Now fears of a recession are spreading in tandem with the COVID-19 novel...
You’ve probably heard the term “market volatility” in recent days, most likely in the same breath as “coronavirus.” The pandemic caused a plunge in global markets as consumer spending dropped...
Standard Deduction vs. Itemized Deductions One of the biggest decisions you’ll make when you file your 2019 taxes is whether to take the standard deduction or itemize your expenses. The...
If you’re still paying off your holiday splurges, you’re not alone. Americans took on an average of $1,325 in debt during the just-finished holiday season—up 8% from last year—with 57%...
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What are FSAs and HSAs? FSAs and HSAs are special types of savings accounts that can let you pay for healthcare expenses with pretax dollars. They effectively let you pay...
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