by David Harris | May 14, 2024 | Finance
Making Sense of 401(k)s: A Beginner’s Guide Updated: Mar 06, 2025 What is a 401(k)? A 401(k) is like a piggy bank for your future, but instead of a piggy bank, it’s a special kind of account you get through your job that helps you save for retirement....
by Olivia Mitchell | Apr 10, 2024 | Finance
Choosing a Rewards Credit Card: Things to Think About Updated: Mar 07, 2025 Rewards credit cards are a neat way to earn extra goodies like points, cash back, or miles whenever you buy things. It’s like getting a little bonus every time you shop. But before you...
by David Harris | Mar 2, 2024 | Finance
Smart Tax Strategies: Keep More of What You Earn Updated: Mar 05, 2025 You work hard to earn your paycheck, but do you know how to make the most of it when tax season rolls around? There are tax breaks and strategies that can put money back in your pocket. Stress less...
by Margaret Evans | Feb 9, 2024 | Finance
How to Transfer a Year End Paystub to a W2 Form Updated: Mar 06, 2025 Complete Boxes A through F. These boxes collect identifying data on the employee and the employer. In Box A type your Social Security number. In Box B type type your employer’s identification...
by Margaret Evans | Jan 30, 2024 | Finance
The Reasons That Interest Rates Rise and Fall Updated: Mar 06, 2025 In the United States, interest rates on loans, credit cards and investments are affected by short-term interest rate changes. According to “USA Today,” the Federal Open Market Committee...
by Margaret Evans | Jan 20, 2024 | Finance
Is a FICA Score Considered When Applying for a Home Equity Loan? Updated: Mar 07, 2025 There are two separate acronyms, FICA and FICO, that are often confused. FICA stands for Federal Insurance Contribution Act, and it has nothing to do with lending. FICO stands for...