Articles

• Author: Miguel Waters
• Posted: Jan 08, 2025

In 2025, people in the United States will notice some important changes to their tax returns. These updates might seem small, but they’re important because they can affect how much money you owe the government at the...

• Author: Jenny Wolff
• Posted: Feb 17, 2025

In the last week of February, people who get benefits from the United States Social Security are in for a nice surprise - two payments might land in their bank accounts through Direct Deposit. ...

• Author: Miguel Waters
• Posted: Feb 12, 2025

This February, just before Valentine's Day, the Social Security Administration is sending out retirement checks to those who qualify. To get this payment in time for the holiday, you'll need to m...

• Author: Miguel Waters
• Posted: Feb 06, 2025

For the first time in nearly five years, missed student loan payments could now lower your credit score. This change follows the end of a suspension on loan payments that was in place during the COVID-19 pandemic.  ...

• Author: Miguel Waters
• Posted: Jan 23, 2025

Parent PLUS Loans are a way for parents to help pay for their child's college education.  These loans are part of a federal loan program and are available to parents who have children in college and meet certa...

• Author: Jenny Wolff
• Posted: Dec 19, 2024

The 2025 tax season in the United States is coming up soon. This is the time when every U.S. citizen needs to prepare their documents and decide how to file their taxes. Even though it may feel like there's plenty of time, t...

• Author: Jenny Wolff
• Posted: Dec 12, 2024

In the United States, a new wave of financial help is on the way for thousands of Americans, with payments going over $700.  This effort is all about giving a financial boost to people who really need it...

• Author: Miguel Waters
• Posted: Nov 14, 2024

In the past two years, American families have been getting money back from the government when they buy things that are good for the environment, like electric cars and energy-saving home upgrades. This is thanks to a plan c...

• Author: Alicia Cole
• Posted: Oct 16, 2024

When trouble hits and you need money fast, an emergency fund is the best place to source this money. But just as crucial as saving is where you keep that safety net cash. Here's a guide to the good spots for your stash and some that...

• Author: Alicia Cole
• Posted: Sep 18, 2024

There might come a time when you realize you can't keep up with your car payments. In this situation, you have the option of voluntary repossession, which means you give your car back to...