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The U.S. Government Wants You in Debt
I’m going to out on a limb and make the bold statement: the United States government wants you in debt, rather than you saving money. Politics aside, I am going to discuss why I believe this statement...
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Low Interest Rates Do Not Make Homes Affordable
Does the sales price of your home matter if the mortgage rate is low enough?If you ever thought about buying a home, the recent all-time low mortgage rates must be enticing. And this is exactly how the...
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6 Indirect Ways Taxes to the Rich May Hurt You
With Congress taking their time with the discussion of extending the Bush tax cuts, everyone seems to have stated their opinion on whether high income earners should have their taxes raised. Naturally,...
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The Debt Ceiling Crisis in Everyday English
If you’re like most Americans, you’ve heard more than you ever wanted to hear about the debt ceiling crisis. However, hearing is different from understanding, and this is a complex problem that can be...
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Ask the Readers: Would You Donate to the Government?
Editor's Note: Congratulations to Christie, John Mc, and Elizabeth S. for winning this week's contest!The United States is currently over $14 trillion dollars in debt. After the recent debt-ceiling...
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Unclaimed Assets: Is the Government Holding Your Money?
State governments are holding an estimated $41.7 billion in unclaimed property, also called abandoned property. The funds could be from abandoned bank accounts, refunds, security deposits, insurance...
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You're Probably Owed Almost $200: Here's Where to Claim It
Do you want free money? We thought so. After all, who couldn't use a little extra dough — especially when it's free and unexpected? Fortunately, there may be lost money in your name, just waiting to be...
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Stop Falling for These 6 Social Security Myths
Over 166 million taxpayers pay into Social Security, which pays benefits to over 65 million Americans. As with any program as large and sprawling as Social Security, myths about how it works can run...
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The Easy Way to Do Your Taxes (Without Paying Someone Else)
Like clockwork, Tax Day comes every year. In 2017, it falls on Tuesday, April 18 (Wednesday, April 19 for residents of Maine and Massachusetts). If just the mention of taxes makes you nervous, or even...
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What to Do If You Have a Tax Lien On Your House
The government doesn't play around with taxpayers who skip out on what they owe. When you ignore your federal, state, or property tax bills — and you don't make any attempts to pay the balance — the...
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7 Ways Your Devices Are Spying on You
Microwave ovens aren't spying on us (yet), but plenty of other products seem to be. From smart TVs to tech toys for kids, there are a slew of common household items collecting data about our location,...
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5 Sobering Facts About Social Security You Shouldn't Panic Over
Most people tend not to think about Social Security until they are in a position to collect benefits. Unfortunately, letting Social Security be something you worry about "later" can cause costly...
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6 Ways the Government Helps Disaster Victims Recover
Hurricane season has captured big chunks of recent news cycles, with massive storms Irma and Harvey devastating areas in Florida and Texas. The IRS and other U.S. government agencies are working to...
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6 Ways Meeting the 2018 401(k) Contribution Limits Will Brighten Your Future
Starting next year, investors will be allowed to contribute more money into their 401(k)s. In 2018, the limit on annual contributions to a 401(k) plan will rise from $18,000 to $18,500.That additional...
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12 Gov't Social Media Accounts You Should Follow
In the Trump era, Twitter has become the de facto way that the White House communicates with the American public. But @realDonaldTrump isn't the only government social media account out there. By...
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