Fraudsters are a clever bunch, so a discerning eye is a must for avoiding most financial fraud schemes. Confusing terms and conditions lead many consumers to believe they’re doing something beneficial, when they’re actually feeding into one of many schemes that con artists have planned out ahead of time. If you’re trying to find ways […]
Even though the economy is in recovery, the average length of unemployment is currently at 36.9 weeks, which is a long, slow slog for anyone searching for a job. As if the unemployed don’t have enough to worry about, there are tax implications to prolonged unemployment (not all of them bad). Here’s what you need […]
In case you’re not familiar with the term, flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are employer-offered healthcare accounts that allow you to set aside and use pre-tax pay for miscellaneous healthcare expenses not covered by your insurance. While the concept of setting aside funds for medical incidentals sounds like a great idea, only about 20% of employees […]
I, for one, love reading a good personal finance book. Back in the day, when I first picked up The Total Money Makeover, I vowed to follow Dave Ramsey’s advice to the letter. Through personal finance books, I learned how to pay off my debt faster, the importance of saving for an emergency, and why […]
Since its start in 2008, Groupon has seen massive success. The site’s concept is that it saves people money on services they’d be using anyway, while drawing customers to local businesses. Although it’s been around for a few years now, many people still don’t know exactly how it works or whether they should join. Here’s […]
At this year’s Financial Blogger Conference, I attended Jeff Rose’s session on how to get traffic, even if Google dumps you. What struck me, however, wasn’t the idea of getting traffic without Google — it was the fact that Jeff Rose has seen so much success. Why? In part, because he hustles. How Jeff Rose Hustles […]
