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5 ways millennials are spending their tax refunds

Notice a smaller refund last year? You’re not alone. The average tax refund dropped by about 2%, according to the IRS. The upside? More people got them. About 95.7 million refunds were issued, a small increase from the 95.4 million …

Earned income vs. Adjusted gross income

Gross income. Adjusted gross income. Earned income. Net income. Taxable income.
When you’re trying to do your taxes, they all sound the same. And like all things in the world of taxes, it’s the small differences between them that power your return.
Thi…

Earned income vs. Adjusted gross income

Gross income. Adjusted gross income. Earned income. Net income. Taxable income.
When you’re trying to do your taxes, they all sound the same. And like all things in the world of taxes, it’s the small differences between them that power your return.
Thi…

Earned income vs. Adjusted gross income

Gross income. Adjusted gross income. Earned income. Net income. Taxable income.
When you’re trying to do your taxes, they all sound the same. And like all things in the world of taxes, it’s the small differences between them that power your return.
Thi…

Earned income vs. Adjusted gross income

Gross income. Adjusted gross income. Earned income. Net income. Taxable income.
When you’re trying to do your taxes, they all sound the same. And like all things in the world of taxes, it’s the small differences between them that power your return.
Thi…

Is Brand Loyalty Really Worth the Money?

Depending on your perspective, shopping can be a fun pastime or must-do drudgery. Either way, it eventually becomes unavoidable. While shopping, we are bombarded with multiple choices of products and services. No matter what we are searching for, there…

5 Mistakes that Sabotage Your Long-Term Wealth

We all slip up when it comes to handling money. But sometimes small infractions we think are no big deal, end up becoming mistakes that sabotage our long-term wealth. Be careful not to make these five mistakes.

1. Carrying debt
Debt, espe…

Turn Your Big Money Ambitions into Manageable Micro Goals

Last year I decided to make a change when it came to setting resolutions. I sat down and wrote out a long list of huge goals I wanted to achieve in five different categories: self-improvement, wealth, health, professional, and relationship.

5 Ways to Quickly Earn an Extra $100

Side hustles are a smart way to bring in extra money and protect your financial life with multiple income streams. But it can take time and even cost money to build up a consistent side hustle. For instance, you may need to buy a domain name for a webs…

How to Make Your First $1 Million

Big money goals are intimidating, but that shouldn’t stop you from setting a high bar for your long-term financial health. With a lot of grit and proper planning, you can achieve a seven-digit net worth. Here are 12 steps to take to make your fir…