Tag: Personal Finance

Travel Talk: 7 Tips to Save on Summer Airfare

Jetting off on a summer vacation? Here’s how to save a bit of cash.

What Will the $590 Million Powerball Winner Pay in Taxes?

The winning Powerball ticket was reported to be purchased in Zephyrhills, Florida. Assuming the lucky dog is also a Florida resident, he or she escapes state and local income taxes on the winnings. However, Uncle Sam is not so generous.

Ask the Experts: Effective Habits of Frugal People

Want to be a ‘frugal’ person, but just not sure how to get there? We turned to some of our favorite budgeting and personal finance bloggers to ask them about their most effective saving habits — and we learned the secrets of their penny-pinching ways.

3 Things to Consider When Buying a Home

Paula Pant of Afford Anything joins us today to dish out some advice for the savvy first-time home-buyer.

What is “Cost of Living,” Exactly?

You know you should consider cost of living when choosing where to start your career — but what is cost of living, exactly?

The Great Taxby: 1922 vs. 2013 [INFOGRAPHIC]

Here’s a tax-focused breakdown of Gatsby’s mysterious West Egg nest egg — with a few extra pieces of financial trivia sprinkled in for fun.

What if Mom Got Paid for Being Mom? [INFOGRAPHIC]

If mom got paid for being mom, here’s what she’d make.

Why Lease? The Advantages of Not Buying That Car

Buy or lease? There are advantages to both — but here’s why you might want to consider a lease.

Is it Time to Consider Hiring a Financial Advisor?

Do you need to hire a financial advisor — or can you handle this money situation yourself? Here’s how to know when you need help.

Spring Cleaning: What to Do With Your Old Electronics

There are four ways to properly (and perhaps profitably) part with your e-waste. Find out how to sell, trade, donate or recycle your old gadgets, TVs and computers.