Personal Finance Blog

How Long Should You Keep Your Credit Card Statements Header - 01How Long Should You Keep Your Credit Card Statements?
March 29, 2022
Wondering how long to keep credit card statements? Save tax-related ones for 7 years and others for one year. Learn the proper storage and disposal tips. Read more.
student-loans-on-creditDo Student Loans Affect Your Credit Score?
March 25, 2022
Wondering how student loans impact your credit score? Discover how payments, balances, and repayment plans can influence your credit health over time. Read more.
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.
Can You Get a Credit Card at 16 Years Old HeroCan You Get a Credit Card at 16 Years Old?
February 22, 2022
Can you get a credit card at 16? Discover the options available and smart ways to start building credit as a teenager. Read more.