Personal Finance

Simple Money Management Skills to Develop Today

Do you make a good salary but still feel like you struggle to find money to pay the bills every month? Or maybe you run out and spend your paycheck the minute it hits your bank account – forgetting that you've already got bills and credit cards to pay. Money management sounds scary, and many people are overwhelmed and don't know where to start. The good news is that with just a few simple skills, you can change how…

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How to Pay Down Your Debt

No one likes being in debt, but it can be tough to figure out how much to pay and how quickly to maximize your paycheck and get out of debt. When you apply for a loan at a bank, they look at your debt-to-income ratio with the expectation that your monthly debt payments are less than 36% of your gross income. Ideally, you want that figure to be 10%, but even 20% is quite good. With that in mind,…

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Budgeting Apps to Simplify Your Life

For many people, budgeting can be tedious and stressful. It seems easier to avoid it – and in the short term, it may be. But you know that long-term you need to have a budget. Thankfully, it's a lot easier to create a budget with the help of some great apps. No more tearing your hair out in front of an Excel spreadsheet – try one of these specialty apps instead. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which…

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What to Look for When Buying a New Computer (or Laptop)

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What You Need to Know About Charitable Donation Deductions
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What You Need to Know About Charitable Donation Deductions

Donations to charity not only support your favorite causes or contribute to your friend's and loved ones' walks, runs, or other fundraising efforts, they’re also a tax deduction. If you donate a lot or regularly, it can be a fairly significant tax break. However, in order to claim the tax deduction, you need to have the right documentation in the form of either a bank record or other written communication from the charitable organization for donations of any amount.…

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