Want to Stop Paying Taxes? Here Are the Consequences

After President Donald Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of December 2017 into law, it fundamentally changed tax laws in ways the average taxpayer has yet to fully appreciate. Most critics call it the, “Trump Tax Cuts for the Wealthy.” However, it is too easy to blame the President or the government for the state of your taxes.

By |August 27th, 2019|Categories: Personal Finance Tips|Comments Off on Want to Stop Paying Taxes? Here Are the Consequences

Financial Literacy Benefits – This Couple Can’t Cope on $500K

I love comic books. Everyone loves comic book related media, but I loved comics before it was trendy, like in 2007. Anyway, when I was a teen and in my early 20s, I worked. But I never kept a budget, never saved money, and I would waste money on indulgent purchases. Like comic books. I used to drop $50 or

By |August 25th, 2019|Categories: Economics / Politics|1 Comment

Sneaky Tricks Retailers Employ to Get More of Your Money

Are you an impulse shopper? I used to have a horrible habit of buying candy bars anytime I shopped in convenience stores and supermarkets. That is why candy bars, mints, gum, batteries and other items are placed near the register. To persuade consumers to buy something right before they leave. Think it isn’t a big issue? In the long run,

By |August 25th, 2019|Categories: Personal Finance Tips|Comments Off on Sneaky Tricks Retailers Employ to Get More of Your Money

Half of You Were Affected by the Equifax Breach – What You Should Do

  Want to ruin your day? This is the official website set up by legal settlement authorities to help you verify if your personal financial information was compromised in the infamous July 2017 Equifax hack. If you input your last name and the last 6 digits of your Social Security number you can find out if your information was compromised.

By |August 22nd, 2019|Categories: Economics / Politics, General Personal Finance, Personal Finance Tips|Comments Off on Half of You Were Affected by the Equifax Breach – What You Should Do

Rowdy Tourist Behavior in These Countries Will Cost You Dearly

I must be a boring guy. As I began writing this article, I tried to think about all of the crazy things that I have ever done while on vacation. I won’t cop to anything I did in private, so I must admit that I always try to behave myself when I am in another country. Unfortunately, many Westerners lose

By |August 19th, 2019|Categories: Life|Comments Off on Rowdy Tourist Behavior in These Countries Will Cost You Dearly

Free and Discounted Summer Food Offers

Did you know that the average American spent over $3,000 on takeout food in 2015? In 2016, Americans spent over $54 billion on takeout and bar drinks. Meanwhile, they only spent about $52 billion on grocery purchases. That is incredible when you think about it. Americans are more likely to get takeout or dine out instead of cooking at home.

By |July 31st, 2019|Categories: Personal Finance Tips|Comments Off on Free and Discounted Summer Food Offers