If you’re one of the millions of Americans who will be receiving a tax refund this year, you may be feeling a bit guilty having “lent” the government those funds all last year, but on the other hand, it sure feels great to get a nice check once that tax […]
Maintaining a home can be pricey. As a result, many of us focus our funds on functional purchases to help with maintenance rather than prioritize aesthetic changes that make our homes look great. You may feel like you need to pick certain logistical upgrades over updating the look of your […]
It’s fairly common for companies to take advantage of the convenience of direct deposit, requiring their employees be paid via direct deposit into their personal bank accounts instead of being paid by check. Even the government is doing it — people that receive Social Security benefits or SSI are required to […]
Americans generally see price tags as final, but it is actually customary in many foreign countries to haggle with merchants in the marketplace. While it isn’t a common practice here in the states, it isn’t always frowned upon either. Consider this: When you ask someone to lower a price, the […]