Social Security pays almost $1 trillion in benefits to retirees, disabled workers, and their families each year, and the way it does so is pretty simple. The program collects revenue primarily from payroll taxes that are withheld from workers’ paychecks, with some additional money coming from income taxes that...
Vegas is hot in summertime — both literally and figuratively. Nearly 100-degree temperatures don’t stop almost 12 million visitors from descending (it’s the second busiest season after spring), and the pool scene officially begins after Memorial Day. Thanks to a slew of new offerings geared toward younger people —...
It’s important to save for retirement to ensure that you’ll be financially secure after you stop working. Yet for those who have to make ends meet with low incomes, it can be extremely difficult to save, and many think that the small amounts they’re able to set aside just...
Naming the "best" city in the United States isn't easy: Everyone has their own opinion and their own ways to measure. For its 2017 rankings, real estate website Apartment List decided to look at which U.S. cities are most attractive to young people based on job opportunities, affordability and...
When Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett makes investing decisions, he focuses on one thing only: the facts.
"You have to be able to play out your hand under all circumstances," Buffett told shareholders in 2006. "But if you can play out your hand, and you've got the right facts, and...
Do you receive rewards from your current credit card? Unless you are just starting out and have no credit history, or are attempting to rebuild poor credit, you should be able to qualify for a rewards credit card. We suggest evaluating your credit card options to optimize your rewards...
Handling and organizing money is essential to your survival and growth as a freelancer.. Many people will talk to you about how to increase your freelance rates, or where to look for mor work. But how to actually handle the money you’re bringing in? No one really talks about...
Home improvement projects aren’t constrained to a single season, but during these warmer months, your focus is no longer simply on your home’s indoors. Now there’s outdoor yard work to do as well, and if you’re looking to recreate your outdoor space, your outside projects may include some landscaping....
One of the most pressing questions young adults worry about is how does one afford the expenses of homeownership, from saving for a deposit and covering the transfer costs to making the bond repayments but still have enough left over to pay for the rates and taxes.
“Everybody is looking...
Never underestimate the power of a personal brand. The idea is simple: Use your personal identity as a branding platform separate from your corporate brand, relying on your personality and expertise to attract your own followers and build a reputation. Once in place, your personal brand can be used...
