What Is A 1099 Form And How Will it Affect Me?

by Tom Harkins @ National Debt Relief

Mon Mar 05 08:12:10 PST 2018

Tax season is coming up real soon, so it’s time to get ready! One tax issue that challenges businesses and taxpayers alike these days is the IRS 1099 form. People are often confused about 1099s, not knowing what the form represents and how they’re supposed to use it. With over 57 million Americans now freelancing in […]

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How to Save Money at Food Lion

by Paul @ Saving Freak

Sat Jan 06 06:50:43 PST 2018

My family went to Food Lion religiously as a kid.  This was way before Wal-Mart became a grocery store and before Aldi ventured into South Carolina. They had much lower prices than their competition and the store was super convenient to our home. While Food Lion cannot compete with the deep discount store, that does […]

10 Ways To Spring Clean Your Finances This Year [Infographic]

by Libby Donovan @ National Debt Relief

Mon Mar 26 09:31:48 PDT 2018

After a long, cold winter, giving your house a thorough cleaning can be almost therapeutic. Cleaning your windows, tossing out things you no longer need, and telling those pesky dust bunnies to hit the road can give you a feeling of renewal. In spring, everything begins anew, like a phoenix from the ashes; the world […]

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What Is an FEIN?

by Mike Kappel @ Payroll Tips, Training, and News

Mon Feb 26 05:10:00 PST 2018

When you run a business, you must meet many IRS requirements. You might need an FEIN to identify your business on documents like payroll tax forms. What does FEIN mean? What is an FEIN? FEIN is an acronym for Federal Employer Identification Number, also known as an EIN. This unique, nine-digit number is used by […]

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2017 Veterans Day Free Meals and Discounts – Over 100 Free Meals!

by Ryan Guina @ The Military Wallet

Fri Nov 10 06:53:31 PST 2017

Updated: Nov 11, 2017. Happy Veterans Day! There are many restaurants and companies who want to thank our veterans by providing them with discounts or a free meal. To those companies offering veterans a free meal or discount, the military community gives a collective thanks! Download a PDF of these Veterans Day free meals and [...]

RAPIDS Appointment Scheduler User Guide – Schedule Your Military ID Card Appointment Online

by Ryan Guina @ The Military Wallet

Mon Nov 27 11:51:53 PST 2017

Getting a new military ID card can be a simple process if you’re on active duty. You can usually just go to your base personnel office or Pass & ID center during office hours, sign up on the waiting list, and get a new card issued within the hour. But you may need to schedule [...]

Successfully Plan for Holiday Shopping on a Budget [Downloadable Budget Sheet]

by Kara Vincent @ LRRCU

Wed Nov 15 04:02:02 PST 2017

‘Tis the season to be jolly! ‘Tis the season for the gifts, decorations, family, friends, and children on their best behavior. ‘Tis the season for overloaded shopping bags, impulse buying, and credit card bills. Wait! That doesn’t sound as cheery. In 2016, according to a survey conducted by The American Research Group Inc., Americans spent […]

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This Spring, Clear Mediocre Credit Cards Out of Your Wallet

by Gregory Karp @ NerdWallet

Mon Mar 26 08:00:11 PDT 2018

Spring is a great time to declutter a closet full of clothes, a garage full of boxes and your wallet full of inferior credit cards. The average credit card holder…

How Much Black Licorice Does It Take To Overdose?

by Kate Cox @ Consumerist

Mon Oct 30 10:15:47 PDT 2017

The trinity of divisive Halloween candies is made up of candy corn, marshmallow peanuts, and of course black licorice — perhaps the treat most likely to elicit either only joy or rage when it’s put into one’s candy sack. But there’s one thing that even those who stand firmly on the “love” side of this unbridgeable, anise-flavored chasm should know: …

Getting Out of Debt: You Can Do It and Here’s How to Get Started

by Liz Oliver @ LRRCU

Thu Jan 18 03:41:02 PST 2018

Most goals or resolutions that people set for themselves are neglected within a few weeks. It’s likely that this happens because people set far-reaching goals for themselves and then lose momentum when they don’t see results right away. A perfect example of this is the financial goal that many people set for themselves: getting out […]

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The Single Parent’s Guide to Life Insurance

by Barbara Marquand @ NerdWallet

Thu Mar 22 17:39:02 PDT 2018

Even though it might be hard sometimes to picture your young children as independent adults, you hope to live long enough to see that day. Life insurance provides a financial…

Did a Tax Pro Botch Your Return? Here’s What to Do

by Tina Orem @ NerdWallet

Fri Mar 23 06:53:52 PDT 2018

To err is human, but to err on your tax return is a total dumpster fire. If you did your own taxes, of course, you may have only yourself to…

The Best Business Savings Account Rates in 2018

by Gabby Hyman @ MagnifyMoney

Fri Mar 23 05:00:40 PDT 2018

In this review we’ll cover: The best business savings accounts — March 2018 Community Bank of Pleasant Hill, 1.32% APY, No minimum balance Community Bank of Raymore, 1.32% APY, $25 minimum deposit to open First Internet Bank, 1.26% APY up to $250,000, ATM services BofI Federal Bank: 1.06% APY, $25,000 minimum balance, ATM access Live … Continue reading The Best Business Savings Account Rates in 2018

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February 2018 Side Hustle Report – $3,555.79

by Financial Panther @ Financial Panther

Sun Mar 25 11:41:03 PDT 2018

I know I’m super late getting this side hustle report out – but hey, better late than never. For those of you new to Financial Panther, each month, I document exactly what I earned in the previous month from side hustling using sharing economy and gig economy apps. In today’s side hustle report, I’ll be […]

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2017 Veterans Day Freebies, Retail Discounts, and Special Offers

by Ryan Guina @ The Military Wallet

Mon Nov 06 13:09:36 PST 2017

Veterans Day is a time to celebrate the service of those who have sacrificed so much to keep us safe. While military members don’t serve for recognition, it’s nice to know that many companies and organizations set aside a day to honor their service. This page lists a variety of Veterans Day offers for our [...]

July 4th Payroll Schedule Changes

by BPSAdmin @ Business Payroll Solutions

Wed Jun 27 10:29:10 PDT 2012

July 4th Payroll Schedule Changes Paycheck Date: Payroll Processed by: Account Debited: Employees Paid on: Tuesday 7/3/12 Friday 6/29/12 Monday 7/2/12 Tuesday 7/3/12 Wednesday 7/4/12 Friday 6/29/12 Monday 7/2/12 Tuesday 7/3/12 Thursday 7/5/12 Monday 7/2/12 Tuesday 7/3/12 Thursday 7/5/12 Friday 7/6/12 Tuesday 7/3/12 Thursday 7/5/12 Friday 7/6/12 Be sure to have all time entered or [...]

15 Ways to invest $20,000

by Paul @ Saving Freak

Tue Jan 02 08:12:03 PST 2018

Whether you are investing $20,000 for the first time or you have some experience investing your money, you are facing a very common dilemma.  While $20k is a sizeable amount of money, it isn’t enough to get the level of service from financial planners that you are hoping to get. This has probably left you […]

Apple Pay Cash is Now Live — How Does it Work?

by rapid! PayCard @ rapid! PayCard

Tue Feb 13 15:11:25 PST 2018

Learn everything you need to know about the new Apple P2P payment system That one friend, the one who still hasn’t repaid you for pizza because he “doesn’t have the right app,” is in trouble. Today, iPhone users can access what experts in the tech industry are calling “the Venmo Killer”: Apple Pay Cash. Apple Pay cash is a P2P payment service which allows users to send and receive payment through iMessage The days of P2P fragmentation are over. Thanks to Apple Pay Cash, all money transfers can take place through a central, default iOS application, and ultimately unify all P2P transactions under one secure, and intuitive, system. How to... Read More

TheRealReal.com Review

by Paul @ Saving Freak

Tue Mar 20 08:00:55 PDT 2018

Being able to purchase high quality used clothing online has been a big shift in how people spend less money on their clothing. While sites like Craigslist have made it easier to do this on a local basis, others have taken the used clothing marketplace more national. TheRealReal.com has taken luxury used clothing and accessories, […]

Does Life Insurance Cover Suicide?

by Barbara Marquand @ NerdWallet

Thu Mar 22 16:09:10 PDT 2018

Along with the profound and painful questions that follow the loss of a loved one from suicide, there are practical and financial issues to address, too. If the loved one…

Neighborhood Arbitrage – The Advantages Of Living In A College Neighborhood

by Financial Panther @ Financial Panther

Sun Mar 18 13:51:08 PDT 2018

I’m often met with what I can only say is “bemusement” when fellow attorneys see me biking to get from place to place. Even after 7 months at my new job, the executive director of my organization still asks me every time he sees me whether I biked into work that day. Admittedly, biking is […]

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Do You Know About the 2017 Tax Filing Extension?

by Liz Oliver @ LRRCU

Thu Mar 15 02:14:14 PDT 2018

The date April 15 is probably as quickly recognizable to most Americans as July 4 or December 25. Traditionally recognized as Tax Day, it’s the deadline for filing your previous year’s tax return.  With one month to go, you may be feeling the pressure and scrambling to get the task completed in the remaining days.  But […]

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Changing The Direction Of Debt Collection

by PYMNTS @ PYMNTS.com

Tue Mar 27 10:45:42 PDT 2018

Debt collectors are historically an unpopular group of people. Even the Bible has shade to throw their way. (Debt collectors, Biblically speaking, share a category with adulterers, swindlers and the unjust.) Part of that is the nature of the beast. Spending money is a good deal of fun. Repaying money is not. No one wants to […]

The Best Ways To Spend Your 2017 Tax Return

by Leslie Lynn @ National Debt Relief

Mon Mar 12 09:20:49 PDT 2018

It’s tax season, the time of year that most Americans dread because doing taxes can be a stressful and difficult event. Trying to understand tax codes, deductions, and write-offs are not for the faint of heart. Luckily, there are tax professionals and preparation companies ready to help you, along with tax preparation software if you’re […]

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An Investing Tip – Learn To Be Happy With Enough

by Financial Panther @ Financial Panther

Thu Mar 01 10:14:08 PST 2018

I recently read an article on Marketwatch about some kid that lost his life savings doing some fancy stock market thing that I didn’t really understand. According to the article, this dude lost his life savings trading something called a “contract for differences.” Whatever that is, it predictably ended up not working out and he […]

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Synchrony Bank Review: CD, Savings Account, Money Market, and IRA Rates

by Lindsay VanSomeren @ MagnifyMoney

Tue Mar 27 05:00:46 PDT 2018

Synchrony Bank is a relative newcomer to the banking scene, having opened up right around the same time as the World Wide Web was being developed in the late 1980s. Today, it’s one of the largest online-only banks around, offering a range of products including high-interest savings accounts, CDs, money market accounts, and IRAs. Big … Continue reading Synchrony Bank Review: CD, Savings Account, Money Market, and IRA Rates

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The Ultimate Guide to Saving on Summer Music Festival Tickets, Food and Travel

by Brittney Laryea @ MagnifyMoney

Fri Mar 23 12:46:42 PDT 2018

Spring marks a time for many music and arts fans to prepare for the summer festival season. As they should. Music festivals like Coachella, Bonnaroo, Burning Man and Electric Zoo are famously possible among young people all over the world, but they are also infamous for being ridiculously expensive. Without proper planning, you could easily … Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Saving on Summer Music Festival Tickets, Food and Travel

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Do Credit Cards Cause You To Spend More?

by PLPR @ GetDebit

Tue May 31 17:01:00 PDT 2016

While using credit cards can earn you some nice rewards, they also possess an unnatural ability to get you to spend much more than you otherwise would...

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It’s time payment systems caught up with the demands of the gig economy

by rapid! PayCard @ rapid! PayCard

Tue Feb 13 16:10:28 PST 2018

Is your payment system ready for the gig economy or are you just a big wannabe? According to a Forbes article, 35 percent of the workforce have a gig, and collectively they earned $1 trillion from ad hoc work last year. But, freelance workers, who have come to expect payment as instantaneous as their work, are turning their noses up at outdated companies that can’t keep up. If you’re still mailing checks, might as well be using the Pony Express as far as tech-savvy gig workers are concerned. We are on the precipice of a major sea change, and the traditional employment model is quickly becoming as outdated as the... Read More

It’s Better To Side Hustle When You Make More Money

by Financial Panther @ Financial Panther

Tue Jan 30 08:59:49 PST 2018

One of the unexpected benefits of side hustling is that it helps you gain a better understanding of how your taxes work. It’s sometimes hard to understand what’s happening with your income when you’re only making money from your day job. Since your employer handles your taxes for you, all of the tax stuff just […]

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Labor Day Payroll Schedule

by BPSAdmin @ Business Payroll Solutions

Wed Aug 29 12:44:06 PDT 2012

    Labor Day Payroll Schedule Changes Paycheck Date: Payroll Processed by: Account Debited: Employees Paid on: Friday 8/31 Wednesday 8/29 Thursday 8/30 Friday 8/31 Tuesday 9/4 Thursday 8/30 Friday 8/31 Tuesday 9/4 Wednesday 9/5 Friday 8/31 Tuesday 9/4 Wednesday 9/5 Be sure to have all time entered or time sheets sent to your payroll [...]

Your Guide to Direct Deposit During the Holidays

by rapid! PayCard @ rapid! PayCard

Thu Nov 16 05:07:27 PST 2017

The holiday season is around the corner, which for some means eggnog and lights on display, but for others it means payroll delays. Automated payment through direct deposit is proven to be more efficient, secure and cost-effective than paper checks. Still, there are a few considerations to keep in mind when switching over to electronic payment — especially around the holidays. The holiday season is a double-edged sword: it’s likely the most expensive time of the year, but is also full of banking holidays which can affect the timeliness of direct deposit. Here’s why. What is the ACH and why does it matter? The Automated Clearing House is an electronic... Read More

Stop Worrying About The Market, Your Investments Aren’t Your Income

by Financial Panther @ Financial Panther

Wed Feb 07 12:11:00 PST 2018

A buddy of mine messaged me recently asking me whether it was time to worry about his investments. Over the last couple days, the market has apparently taken a big dip – it’s got people like him worried that this might be the big correction that we’ve all been waiting for. His question was, what […]

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The Best CD Rates – March 2018

by Nick Clements @ MagnifyMoney

Tue Mar 27 05:00:21 PDT 2018

Updated March 27, 2018 If you are looking for a better yield on your savings, a high rate CD (certificate of deposit) offered by an online bank could be a good option. Internet-only banks offer much better interest rates than traditional banks. For example, a 12-month CD at Bank of America would require a $10,000 … Continue reading The Best CD Rates – March 2018

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National Teach Children to Save Day

by rapid! PayCard @ rapid! PayCard

Mon Apr 24 07:00:35 PDT 2017

Like any company that provides technology to make life easier, we examine the millennial demographic. They are the population sector interested in options – from ways to communicate, to ways to bank. In their April 2016, article, Pew Research Center cited estimates by the U.S. Census Bureau that millennials have now “surpassed Baby Boomers as the nation’s largest living generation”. A powerful consumer force, the members of this group are working “real jobs” and building careers. They are open to alternatives. They also need them as they don’t typically comply with traditional banking methods. Per rapid! PayCard’s October 2016 article about banking options for millennials and the flexibility of getting... Read More

Study: Intro Bonus Offers for Travel Rewards Cards Nearly Triple in 10 Years

by Benét J. Wilson @ MagnifyMoney

Sun Mar 25 21:25:30 PDT 2018

Travel rewards aren’t just for frequent fliers anymore, as credit card issuers ramp up intro bonus rewards on travel credit cards. New research by MagnifyMoney found that the average introductory bonus on a travel rewards credit card in 2018 is now 40,556 points, more than double the average bonus in 2008 (16,050 points) and up … Continue reading Study: Intro Bonus Offers for Travel Rewards Cards Nearly Triple in 10 Years

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Best Ways to Add Value to Your Home

by Janet Berry-Johnson @ MagnifyMoney

Fri Mar 23 06:18:31 PDT 2018

If you’re tired of the way your home looks and feels but don’t necessarily want to move, you don’t have to settle. Whether you crave more square footage, an upgraded interior or better curb appeal, you’ll find an endless supply of ideas that can improve your home’s functionality and style. But, that doesn’t mean that … Continue reading Best Ways to Add Value to Your Home

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How to Make Your Rental Property a Standout

by Paul @ Saving Freak

Mon Oct 16 17:49:49 PDT 2017

Being a landlord can be very rewarding but there are certainly challenges, too. One of the hardest parts is attracting solid tenants. In addition to making sure you screen good tenants, you also want these well-screened prospects to be impressed by your unit. Need a bit of guidance in this area? Read on for tips […]

How Today’s Soaring Debt Levels Could Lead To Another Crisis

by Tom Harkins @ National Debt Relief

Mon Mar 19 09:56:21 PDT 2018

Remember the Great Recession and all the devastation and uncertainty that crisis brought? Well, the global economy has since recovered, and governments have put many measures in place to guard against the conditions that led to that crisis. However, that doesn’t mean that it couldn’t happen again. Many economists and other experts are concerned that […]

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Monetize Your Life And Get Paid To Live

by Financial Panther @ Financial Panther

Sun Feb 25 11:48:42 PST 2018

Over the past two years or so, I’ve earned a little over $30,000 doing a bunch of interesting side hustles. The question I often get is how I find the time to do all of these things. For most people, the ability to earn extra money comes down to time – most people work all […]

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Retirement Plans for Small Business Owners

by Paul @ Saving Freak

Tue Oct 17 19:14:34 PDT 2017

Building your own company takes some seriously hard work, but the work does not stop once you have become successful. If this company is your full-time career, you need to think about what you are going to do for your retirement plan. The one major benefit inherent in working for someone else’s company is that […]

8 Fun Hobbies You Can Do On The Cheap

by Tom Harkins @ National Debt Relief

Wed Mar 21 09:56:24 PDT 2018

Are you making the most of your spare time? If your hobby right now is binge watching a season of your favorite show on Netflix, then you’re probably doing it wrong. Many great pastimes can get you into the mix of things and help you enjoy life a bit more. Having a little fun doesn’t […]

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How to Prepare Your Taxes & File Your Tax Return – (Possibly for Free!)

by Ryan Guina @ The Military Wallet

Tue Feb 13 09:14:10 PST 2018

Thank you H&R Block for sponsoring this post. While this was a sponsored opportunity from H&R Block, all content and opinions expressed here are my own. Filing your taxes isn’t always fun. But it doesn’t have to be a complicated process or take a long time. If your situation is fairly basic, you can file [...]

Consult This Employee Termination Checklist to Keep Things Running Smoothly

by Rachel Gray @ Payroll Tips, Training, and News

Wed Mar 07 05:10:00 PST 2018

Employees leave companies every day to pursue growth opportunities, accommodate personal lives, or experience change. As an employer, you hope employees won’t leave your business, but you know this is wishful thinking. When an employee resigns, you need to know what to do. The average annual overall turnover rate is 19%, according to SHRM. If […]

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If You Insist on Paying Taxes With a Credit Card, Here’s How

by Tina Orem @ NerdWallet

Thu Mar 22 14:14:34 PDT 2018

Ask any financial expert whether you should pay your tax bill with a credit card, and the answer is almost universally the same: Don’t do it. Credit cards charge far…

Albert App Review – Smart, Automatic Savings (And Another Free Alternative To Digit)

by Financial Panther @ Financial Panther

Thu Mar 15 09:15:58 PDT 2018

One of the keys to being successful with money is to have a strong money system in place. You’ll find that once you’ve done that, money just seems to build up without you even realizing it. I don’t really budget, and to be honest, I’m not really all that frugal either. And yet, every month, […]

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rapid! PayCard Green Dot Announcement

by rapid! PayCard @ rapid! PayCard

Tue Jan 31 14:03:14 PST 2017

Green Dot to Acquire UniRush, LLC, Operating Company for RushCard and Rapid! PayCard Transaction Expected to Generate Significant Strategic and Financial Synergies PASADENA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Green Dot Corporation (NYSE:GDOT) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire UniRush, LLC, and its operating businesses RushCard, a leading online direct-to-consumer general purpose reloadable prepaid card provider, and Rapid! PayCard, a leading corporate payroll card provider. The acquisition, which maps to “Step Five” of Green Dot’s “Six Step Plan” to enhance shareholder value, materially expands Green Dot’s scale with the addition of the RushCard and Rapid! PayCard installed customer bases, while establishing Green Dot as a formidable player in the growing... Read More

Operators Of Phony Rental Credit Check Scheme Must Pay $762K To Feds

by Ashlee Kieler @ Consumerist

Mon Oct 30 09:56:12 PDT 2017

In January, federal regulators announced they had put a stop to an apartment rental scam in which homes (that may not exist) are listed online with the sole purpose of tricking prospective renters into paying for “credit checks” that will never be done. Now, the operators of the scheme must pay $762,000 to put an end to the Federal Trade …

Why every business should consider switching to electronic payroll

by rapid! PayCard @ rapid! PayCard

Thu Oct 05 05:37:57 PDT 2017

Due to advancements in technology, utilizing payroll checks is becoming an outdated form of payment. Automated payment through direct deposit saves time and money, enhances security1, 2 and can make payday easy for employers and employees. Yet, resistance to modern banking solutions like direct deposit and paycards prevent many businesses from progressing in the 21st century. Paycard technology is growing in popularity, and as the benefits of switching to electronic payroll compound,  it becomes more difficult for businesses to avoid trying out alternative payment methods such as the rapid! PayCard. Still not convinced? Here are 3 reasons why paycheck holdouts are making the switch to a more convenient, modern, and... Read More

Five Steps Toward Repairing Your Credit Score

by PLPR @ GetDebit

Sat Apr 30 17:07:00 PDT 2016

Having a good credit rating is essential to modern-day living as it determines whether or not you can rent a car, receive a loan (including a mortgage!), get an apartment lease, and sometimes even get a job – not to mention being approved for a credit card or getting an account at a banking institution. […]

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Current by Discover

by getdebitadm @ GetDebit

Thu Sep 10 11:20:14 PDT 2015

The Current Card by Discover is a prepaid debit teen card that gives your teenager some freedom. Learn more about this great teen debit card here.

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Top 10 Debt Consolidation Loan Articles of 2017 by National Debt Relief

by Libby Donovan @ National Debt Relief

Fri Mar 23 14:28:18 PDT 2018

Consumer debt in America has reached a milestone of $12.7 trillion, climbing past amounts not seen since the credit bubble burst in 2008. The growing economy has restored consumer confidence in banks, which means more people feel comfortable borrowing money. Unfortunately, a growing economy has little to do with our debt, as we continue to […]

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Should Businesses Stop Accepting Cash?

by rapid! PayCard @ rapid! PayCard

Fri Aug 18 12:08:23 PDT 2017

Visa is paying out a jackpot to vendors willing to bet against old money, and roll the dice on cashless transactions. Visa will give $10,000 to 50 restaurants that pledge to go cashless. The new initiative, what Visa executive Jack Forestall calls “a journey to go cashless,” will incentivize vendors to rip off the bandaid of paper transactions and progress to a cashless system. The money can be used for marketing and updating point of sale technology to focus payment exclusively on credit and debit cards and electronic payment. Visa will select participating merchants in August. Cash remains the predominate method of payment, according to the Federal Reserve. A report... Read More

BillMyParents Reloadable Spend Smart MasterCard

by getdebitadm @ GetDebit

Thu Sep 10 11:20:14 PDT 2015

BillMyParents Teen Spend Smart MasterCard is a reloadable prepaid debit card offering financial freedom to teens and unobtrusive control for parents.

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Student UPside Visa Prepaid Card

by getdebitadm @ GetDebit

Thu Sep 10 11:20:14 PDT 2015

This teen debit card is one of our favorites. The team at UPside has really come through again, this time creating a prepaid debit card for teens that

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4 Financial Resolutions To Start Any Day of the Year [Downloadable Family Budget Worksheet]

by Kara Vincent @ LRRCU

Thu Dec 28 00:09:30 PST 2017

Who says resolutions have to start on New Year’s Day?  Get yourself started whatever day you feel inspired.  Here are few important financial goals that you can begin whether it’s January 1, August 1 or a random Tuesday in November. #1: Look at the Financial Big Picture – Use Our Family Budget Worksheet You feel […]

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ACE Elite Visa Prepaid Card

by getdebitadm @ GetDebit

Thu Sep 10 14:38:07 PDT 2015

You might have noticed one of the many ACE Cash Express local merchants in your neighborhood offering financial services and transactions. In conjunction with NetSpend Corporation, The ACE Express people bring you the ACE Elite prepaid Visa Debit card. If you tired of high interest charges on credit cards due to challenges on your credit […]

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3 Money Lessons We Can Learn From ‘Roseanne’

by Courtney Jespersen @ NerdWallet

Sun Mar 25 18:00:27 PDT 2018

On March 27, the Conner family is coming back to prime time, thanks to the revival of ABC’s “Roseanne.” The popular sitcom starring Roseanne Barr and John Goodman as husband…

MYPLASH Visa Prepaid Cards

by getdebitadm @ GetDebit

Thu Sep 10 11:20:14 PDT 2015

MYPLASH Prepaid Visa Cards for teens are a great way to give your teen spending freedom, with control.

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Correcting Employment Taxes: What to Do If You Withhold the Wrong Amount

by Rachel Gray @ Payroll Tips, Training, and News

Wed Feb 28 05:10:52 PST 2018

It’s easy to make mistakes, especially when you have a million and one things on your plate. One error you could make is deducting the wrong amount from employee wages. Correcting employment taxes is necessary if you withhold too much or too little from your employees’ paychecks. This article provides an overview of employment taxes […]

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How To Be Prepared For Economic Collapse

by Leslie Lynn @ National Debt Relief

Wed Mar 07 08:48:34 PST 2018

If the United States were to suffer an economic collapse, would you and your family be prepared? Many Americans ask themselves this every day, as most don’t understand what an economic collapse is or how it’ll affect them. Therefore, they have no idea how to prepare for one. While an economic collapse in the U.S. […]

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What is Your Role in Your Partner’s Debt?

by Tom Harkins @ National Debt Relief

Fri Mar 09 08:38:56 PST 2018

So, you think you’ve found that special someone who’s perfect for you in every way, except one: he or she has a ton of outstanding debt. This happens all the time; two otherwise compatible people are preparing to start a long-term relationship, only to discover that one of them has several student loans and maxed […]

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Schedule a Check-up for Your Financial Life

by rapid! PayCard @ rapid! PayCard

Fri May 05 09:13:33 PDT 2017

Most of us are diligent about maintaining the various aspects of our life. We swap out the batteries on our smoke detectors with regularity; we schedule annual physicals, and get our car’s oil changed based on the manufacturer’s mileage recommendation. Still, many of us tend to take better care of our cars than we do our financial life. The irony being, an un-tended financial life can break down just as assuredly as an under-serviced automobile. It can run out of gas, but it can also seize up and need a roadside tow. In short, a well-examined financial life is worth exploring. 1. Schedule. Set a recurring point in time for... Read More

Maryland To Try Sending Recall Notices With Car Registration Renewals

by Laura Northrup @ Consumerist

Mon Oct 30 07:59:13 PDT 2017

Your state’s department of motor vehicles already knows what make and model of car you own, and sends you registration documents every few years that you have to open. Safety advocates have suggested including information about important vehicle recalls in vehicle registrations to make sure more people know about recalls and comply. In an experimental program, Maryland will start sending …

What Does Pay Frequency Mean?

by Michele Bossart @ Payroll Tips, Training, and News

Wed Feb 21 05:10:38 PST 2018

When you have employees, you need to run payroll so they can receive their wages. Before paying employees, you need to decide on a pay frequency. Your industry, the number of employees you have working for you, the type of workers you have, and legal requirements determine your pay frequency. But first, what does pay […]

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Discover Phase: FitPay Adds Major Payment Network To Platform

by PYMNTS @ PYMNTS.com

Tue Mar 27 09:00:43 PDT 2018

FitPay, the startup technology platform that adds contactless payment capabilities to wearable and IoT devices, has announced a partnership with Discover. Co-founders Michael Orlando and Chris Orlando told PYMNTS that adding this third major payment network to the FitPay platform will allow device partners and end users to add digitized Discover cards to their accounts, […]

LitePay folds after Litecoin Foundation refuses to contribute more funds

by Peter Terlato @ finder US

Tue Mar 27 10:18:48 PDT 2018

Litecoin approached LitePay regarding transparency issues. Soon after, the payments company shut down.

Where Does The Cheese Belong In A Cheeseburger?

by Mary Beth Quirk @ Consumerist

Mon Oct 30 09:46:35 PDT 2017

When you think of the ideal cheeseburger, where is the cheese in the sandwich equation — is it beneath the patty, or on top of it? That is the question Google’s CEO has now promised to address, after someone questioned the company’s cheese placement in its cheeseburger emoji. Media consultant Thomas Baekdal pointed out on Twitter over the weekend that …

Will the Courts Accept a Jury Duty Excuse Letter If You’re in a Pinch?

by Rachel Gray @ Payroll Tips, Training, and News

Mon Mar 19 05:10:23 PDT 2018

Sometimes, you or your employees’ personal responsibilities conflict with your business. For many small businesses, if you miss work or lose an employee for an extended period of time, there can be harmful effects on productivity in the workplace. But if you or an employee are called in for jury duty, you might not have […]

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An important message from Consumer Reports

by petedirenzo @ Consumerist

Mon Oct 30 11:18:07 PDT 2017

This is our last post on Consumerist.com. We’re deeply proud of all the work we’ve done on behalf of consumers, from exposing shady practices by secretive cable companies to pushing for action against dodgy payday lenders. We’ve had a tremendous run as a standalone site. Now you’ll be able to get the same great coverage of consumer issues as part …

4 Reasons College Students Should Be Relieved By The New Spending Bill

by Shen Lu @ MagnifyMoney

Fri Mar 23 14:33:40 PDT 2018

Congress passed a $1.3 trillion spending bill in the wee hours Friday to avoid another government shutdown and fund the federal government through the end of September. President Donald Trump signed the bill Friday afternoon after threatening to veto it. It’s no wonder the President isn’t a fan of the budget — it completely goes against … Continue reading 4 Reasons College Students Should Be Relieved By The New Spending Bill

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The Ultimate Black Friday Shopping Domination Guide

by Paul @ Saving Freak

Wed Nov 22 07:00:44 PST 2017

It’s the deal savers Super Bowl, the spectacle of retail, and one of the greatest times of years to find a deal. If you are a frugal zealot then you are ready to get your shop on and find the low prices that we get promised every year.  This Black Friday shopping guide will help […]

5 Things Experts Say You Should Know About Obamacare Open Enrollment

by Kate Cox @ Consumerist

Mon Oct 30 07:30:30 PDT 2017

If anything is true of 2017, it is this: Confusion reigns. And nowhere do we see that more than in healthcare, where failed repeal attempts, executive orders, sudden, out-of-the-blue policy changes, and general unpredictable chaos have dominated the news. But the fact remains that Americans still need access to medical care, and for those who don’t have …

What You Need to Know About a Qualifying Life Event

by Rachel Gray @ Payroll Tips, Training, and News

Mon Mar 12 05:10:40 PDT 2018

Employees have a window of time each year to sign up for certain types of employer-sponsored insurance. Although this open enrollment period takes place at the end of each year for all employees, an employee can add or remove coverage at any time of the year if they have a qualifying life event. What is […]

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Some Places Where You Should Use Your Credit Card Carefully

by getdebitadm @ GetDebit

Fri Sep 23 07:42:51 PDT 2016

Incidents of credit card fraud are rising day by day. Careless attitude and also ignorance of the people should be blamed for such things. If you fall prey to such fraud cases, your personal finance will definitely get derailed, at least for temporary time being. Through this article, I want to advice you not to […]

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How to Turn a Tax Refund Into a Fatter Paycheck

by Tina Orem @ NerdWallet

Fri Mar 23 12:34:45 PDT 2018

Getting a tax refund may seem great, but tax pros say it’s also a sign two things could be happening: You may not be doing enough tax planning, and you…

Dealing With The Debts Of A Lost Loved One

by Leslie Lynn @ National Debt Relief

Fri Mar 16 09:10:06 PDT 2018

When someone close to you passes on, not only is it a sad time, but if you’re responsible for settling his or her finances, it can also be a stressful time. This is true, especially, if you’re unsure what to do. There are several important things that you must address, and some pitfalls to avoid. […]

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Don’t Worry About Rate Of Return, Worry About Savings Rate

by Financial Panther @ Financial Panther

Sat Feb 03 06:25:49 PST 2018

A friend of mine recently remarked to me about how much his Amazon stock has grown over the past two years. He bought his shares back in 2015 when Amazon was selling at around $400 per share. Today, Amazon sits at over $1,400 per share. As my buddy made clear, that’s well over a 200% increase. […]

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