New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio mandates vaccines for indoor activities The order goes into effect Aug. 16, with full enforcement beginning Sept. 13. De Blasio said that the mandate, known as the Key to NYC Pass, would encourage increased immunizations to combat the spread of the delta variant. The mayor’s order comes just […]
Why You Should Consider Buying Your Leased Car You might have equity in your leased vehicle. Soaring prices for used cars mean the buyout price could be lower than its market value. If you’re nearing the end of your lease, it might make sense in the current market to purchase the vehicle from your leasing […]
How Moving to a New City Can Give You a Fresh Financial Start Summer is a common time for many people to change up their living situations by moving either across town or across the country. And whether you are moving for a new job, a recent graduation, or just a change of scenery, moving […]
Why Do I Have So Many Different Credit Scores? The credit score: a deceptively simple three-digit number that can dictate or impact your financial life in a variety of meaningful ways, from being able to rent a home or open a utility account to whether you are approved for a credit card or which mortgage […]
Cities With the Most Economic Growth in 2021 The U.S. economy has made a remarkable comeback from the deep dive caused by the pandemic. Consumer spending (fueled by savings and government stimulus money) is strong, the economy recently added the most jobs in nearly a year, and the housing market is booming. According to the […]
Take this Quiz to Find Out Which Area of Your Finances to Focus On in the Second Half of the Year Keeping yourself motivated on this everchanging financial journey can be challenging at times. Life demands, family obligations, and so many competing priorities can quickly push this essential necessity to the very last item on […]
Pros and Cons of Working From Home: Is It Better for You and Your Wallet? Remote work became the new normal for many employees given the COVID-19 pandemic, but as many slowly return to the office, you may be considering whether working from home is best for your future. There are endless reasons to work […]
Everything you need to know about small business tax payments As a small business owner, you may assume the IRS has bigger fish to fry than your small business operations. However, recent reports have cited that the IRS has increasingly targeted small businesses for tax audits. The National Taxpayer Advocate estimates small businesses spend approximately 2.5 billion hours each […]
How to calculate and track overhead costs for your business 2021 When conducting business, there are two main types of expenses that small business owners need to track to understand pricing, budgeting, reporting, and profitability. Operating expenses are costs that are related to the production of a product or delivery of a product or service—and to […]
Here’s What You Need for Your Next Affordable Adventure As spring turns into summer, many people are looking to hit the road for the traditional summer vacation. The COVID-19 pandemic has also contributed to increased travel this summer. As restrictions have eased and locations have opened, “revenge travel” is opening as people look to go […]