When you fill out a credit card application, you are usually given an option to add an authorized user to your account. You may wonder if there are any benefits to adding a user to your credit card. There are very few benefits for you, the primary cardholder, when adding an authorized user to your… More
Lili cofounders Lilac Bar David (right) and Liran Zelkha (left) are what Group 11 Founding Partner … [+] Dovi Frances calls “the OGs of the digital banking industry.” Lili In deciding whether or not to bet on the founders of Lili, a digital banking app that caters towards America’s freelancers, Group 11 founding partner Dovi… More
Looking to upgrade your living space by selling your current property and buying a new one? Keep … [+] these considerations in mind. getty Homebuyers are opting for more living space than they have in recent years. In 2020, homes that sold over four weeks leading up to mid-August were 3.7% larger (or 1,772 square… More
. Build It and They Will Come Buyers are being pitted against buyers. With new home lots in metro areas across the U.S. in short supply and with demand (and prices) soaring, it is not uncommon to hear sales agents remark that the housing market is “just nuts” when discussing residential real estate over the… More
Some student loan borrowers who have made payments during the CARES Act payment freeze may be able … [+] to get a refund. getty Millions of borrowers who have been making payments on their student loans during the last year may not realize that they are entitled to a refund. The CARES Act, which Congress… More
Back when photos took up 1 shoebox and not 1 terabyte. getty All good things come to an end. Or, I should say, all good free things eventually start to charge. Starting June 1st, Google GOOG will start counting high-quality photos against a user’s 15GB storage cap, which also includes other Google services as well… More
Did you know you can change your Social Security benefit and possibly increase it? It’s a little complicated, but worth exploring. This only applies for current Social Security recipients. If you’re not getting benefits yet, the simplest option to raise benefits is to wait as long as you can (up to age 70) before filing.… More
Couple enjoying a sailing cruise. getty The House Ways & Means Committee is once again tinkering with the law that requires retirees to take minimum distributions from their individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and 401(k)s. Each time, Congress eases the required minimum distribution (RMD) rules at great cost to the federal government. Yet the beneficiaries would… More
While most U.S. retirees relished the idea this year of getting higher Social Security payments, they quickly had to curb their enthusiasm. The benefit hike wasn’t really keeping up with the cost of living. “The 1.3% increase bumped the average monthly benefit for all retired workers just $20, from $1,523 in 2020 to $1,543 in… More
Tim Cook of Apple announcing the Apple Card Source: Getty Images OBSERVATIONS FROM THE FINTECH SNARK TANK In March 2020, I reported that there were 3.1 million Apple Card credit cardholders in the US (based on a January 2020 consumer survey from Cornerstone Advisors). How did the card, which was launched in August 2019, do… More
California is a magnet for tourists, but does California have an estate tax? AFP via Getty Images If you live in California, you likely know it is one of the highest-taxed states when it comes to income taxes; there is some good news for those worried about estate taxes. California is part of the 38… More
student loans Getty This new proposal in Congress could help you pay off student loans and save for retirement. Here’s what you need to know—and what it means for your student loans. Student Loans If you’re paying off student loans, you know how challenging it is also to save for retirement. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR)… More
Start planning the sale of your business early to make the most out of the deal. getty The time has finally come: you’re ready to sell your business. Planning for the sale of a small business may seem daunting. Perhaps you’re not sure where to begin or how to go about selling a business. To… More
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona speaks during a press briefing at the White House, Wednesday, … [+] March 17, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) ASSOCIATED PRESS In public comments today, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona suggested that the current pause on most federal student loan payments, interest, and collections could potentially be extended beyond… More
A new bill would revamp the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program for military service … [+] members. getty This article has been updated. A new bill filed in the Senate would expand the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program for military service members. And it has bipartisan support. Here are the details. Public Service… More
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