Shop car insurance rates
Car insurance rates vary significantly by insurer. Instead of sticking with your insurance company out of habit or convenience, you could save hundreds of…
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In 2018, you can contribute more to your 401(k)
There’s good news for 401(k) savers in 2018: They can put $500 more into their plan. The IRS has announced that the 401(k)contribution limit has been…
2018 changes to standard deductions
* Note: These changes are for 2018 taxes to be filed in 2019 Married filing jointly: Standard deduction rises $300 to $13,000. Single taxpayers and…
What to do when an investment performs poorly
People often think their homes and other possessions are worth more than they are. According to the Journal of Economic Perspectives, that’s why sellers…
Drinking water can save money
Sodas, teas and juices cost Americans a lot of money compared to getting by on plain old water. According to Statista, a full 28 percent of people in the…
Annoying chip readers
Swiping a credit card just seems so much more efficient than sticking the card into a terminal and waiting. And waiting. But the chip cards are actually…
Employee stock purchase plans can be profitable
Many companies across the world include an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) as one of their employee benefits, but not everyone knows exactly how they…
Now you can pay with gold
Gold is one of the world’s oldest currencies, and according to the World Gold Council, gold coins were first used around 550 BC as a way to purchase goods…
Rent tools instead of buying them
Renting tools instead of buying them If you think doing a job yourself will save money, wait until you start buying tools. A lawn mower is one thing but…
When will checks disappear?
The paper check is a dinosaur walking. Not yet extinct, but close. The 300-year-old form of payment had a good run. According to Bloomberg, the average…