Millennial Money: How to pick a socially responsible bank Now is a great time to look for a bank or credit union that aligns with your values The Independent UK · May 23, 2023
Kimberly Palmer: How to set and vet money goals midyear As the middle of the year approaches, it’s a smart time to check in on the money goals you set back in January and make any necessary adjustments The Independent UK · May 22, 2023
Pay Transparency Laws: What Small Businesses Need to Know As more states adopt pay transparency laws, many small businesses will need to comply with legislation if they or the candidates they’re sourcing are located within these states The Independent UK · May 19, 2023
Pick a college bank account as carefully as your college Your college bank account should have the right set of features for you and minimal fees The Independent UK · May 18, 2023
5 tips to tackle a home remodel in an uncertain economy Homeowners may be reconsidering their remodeling plans this year because of the economy’s recent turbulence, but planning and prioritizing can help you accomplish projects with confidence The Independent UK · May 17, 2023
Millennial Money: What’s concierge medicine? Is it worth it? Concierge medicine, a business model in which patients pay a membership fee to have a direct relationship with a doctor — used to feel like something just for the well-to-do The Independent UK · May 16, 2023
Liz Weston: 3 steps to downsize in a hurry Despite our plans, life sometimes throws a curveball The Independent UK · May 15, 2023
Can you afford to age in place? Most older adults ages 50 to 80 say it’s important to stay in their homes for as long as they can, according to the 2022 National Poll on Healthy Aging from the University of Michigan The Independent UK · May 10, 2023
Millennial Money: Should I join a class-action lawsuit? When you receive an email or mail notice inviting you to join a class-action lawsuit, or notifying you that you’ve been automatically included, it might give you pause The Independent UK · May 9, 2023
How to have a fun summer when your finances fall short Summer is often a time of having fun, going on vacation and being carefree The Independent UK · May 3, 2023
Millennial Money: Trusts can aid those with mental illness Millions of Americans struggle with mental illnesses The Independent UK · May 2, 2023
Liz Weston: Audit your credit cards for greater savings Are you getting the most out of your credit cards The Independent UK · May 1, 2023
Infinite banking has TikTok buzzing, but is it for you? The “infinite banking” movement is trending on TikTok as a way to create wealth The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023
Millennial Money: How card perks can help pregnant travelers Traveling while pregnant can be tough The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023
The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2023 Kimberly Palmer: How to bolster your financial confidence Having the right amount of financial confidence, or belief in our money-related abilities, can help us make better financial decisions, experts say
The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023 How to ease your kids into estate planning People often assume estate planning starts when you’re rich, have a family or are elderly, but it can begin as early as your late teens
The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023 Millennial Money: Young adults traveling on fiscal thin ice Travel prices are high and young Americans remain eager to vacation
The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023 Liz Weston: Retiring? If you need a home loan, get one first If you’re going to need a home loan in retirement — to buy your next house or replace the mortgage you’ve got — you’re far better off applying while you’re still working if you can
The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023 Why new grads shouldn’t fear a recession Massive tech layoffs, bank failures and a potential U.S. recession could throw a wrench in the plans of 2023 graduates — in the same year federal student loan payments are expected to resume and accrue interest
The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2023 5 tax tips for older adults More than half of older taxpayers (57%) are worried they’ll have to pay more taxes this year because of the 5.9% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment in 2022, according to a January survey by The Senior Citizens League
The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2023 How a tax extension can delay a business loan application Filing for a tax extension is sometimes unavoidable
The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023 What Biden’s ‘junk fee’ crusade could mean for travelers President Biden derided “junk fees” during his State of the Union Address, calling out airline seat selection fees in particular
The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2023 Millennial Money: Bank bonuses, interest may boost tax bill If you earned a bank sign-up bonus or interest, you need to set aside some of it for taxes
The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2023 Liz Weston: Will you face a tax bomb in retirement? Good savers who take full advantage of their 401(k) plans and other tax-deductible retirement plans could be setting themselves up for unnecessarily high tax bills in retirement
The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2023 Should you buy now, pay later for your wedding? “Buy now, pay later” plans let you break up your purchase into smaller installments that you pay over a series of weeks or months