Personal Finance Blog

Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) Fees Header - 01Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) Fees: What They Are and How to Avoid Them
March 23, 2022
An NSF fee, also known as an insufficient funds fee, is a common bank fee that often catches people by surprise. We'll explain how to avoid paying them. Read more.
00 Young worker-777362656The Best-Paying Cities for Generation Z
March 17, 2022
While members of Gen Z currently account for less than 5% of the U.S. full-time workforce, this number will increase rapidly in the coming decades. Read more.
What Is Cancellation of Debt And When To Use Form 1099-CWhat Is Cancellation of Debt and When To Use Form 1099-C
March 10, 2022
A cancellation of debt is when a lender relieves an individual from a debt agreement. We'll explain how it works and provide a few debt tax exceptions. Read more.
filing taxes imageWhat to Expect When Filing Your Tax Return in 2022
March 4, 2022
Tax season is here, and while you might still be gathering your W-2s, there are a few updates and changes that could impact your 2021 return. Read more.
How old do you have to be to open a bank account headerHow Old Do You Have to be to Open a Bank Account?
March 1, 2022
The age requirement to open a bank account is 18 years old. Anyone under 18 needs a legal guardian to open a joint account. Read more.
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February 22, 2022
If you ever are in the middle of a financial crisis and need quick capital, beware of loan scams. Here is how to check if a loan company is legitimate. Read more.
220725 WhatisOverdraftProtection@72What Is Overdraft Protection?
February 22, 2022
If you ever are in the middle of a financial crisis and need quick capital, beware of loan scams. Here is how to check if a loan company is legitimate. Read more.
220725 RentToOwnWithBadCredit@72How Does Rent To Own Work With Bad Credit?
February 22, 2022
Before you enter into a rent-to-own agreement, it’s important to understand how the process works and consider the pros and cons of this type of arrangement. Read more.