April 2021

Gusto vs. QuickBooks Payroll: Which Is Best for You?

Gusto and QuickBooks Payroll are both are online-based, automated payroll platforms that allow you to set up and process payroll, manage employee benefits and file payroll taxes. In general, QuickBooks Payroll is a more affordable option, while Gusto offers more features specific to human resources. Here’s how they stack up. How they compare Top Gusto… […]

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11 Financial Concepts To Understand Before Turning 30

As you become an adult and will start to take control of your finances, you’ll need to understand some basic financial concepts.  And when you start to master these important concepts, you’ll set yourself (and your family) up nicely because you will start to make better decisions with your money.  At least, that’s the goal,

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How To Cut Back on Spending (Without Feeling Miserable)

I’m a passionate reader, and independent bookstores attract me like a bee to a flower. If I happen to see one, I’m sorely tempted to stop in, wander around, check out the staff recommendations and often walk out the door with two or three books under my arm. Here’s the problem: Between the many books

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Dear Penny: Am I Too Old to Start Investing at 71?

Dear Penny, I’m 71 years old and retired at 67. I’m on Social Security and receiving two pensions. It’s not a lot of money but I’m OK from month to month.  I finally dug out of massive debt just before retiring. I was caught in the housing bust in 2008 and went into deep credit

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What do you know about stimulus, the stock market and financial literacy? Quiz

April is Financial Literacy Month and there’s never been a better time to be informed about money matters like the stock market and stimulus payments. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/04/03/stimulus-and-financial-literacy-quiz.html #financialfreedom #money #entrepreneur #business #finance #investing #financialliteracy #success #investment #wealth #motivation #financialindependence #passiveincome #personalfinance #realestate #stockmarket #debtfree #entrepreneurship #invest #bitcoin #creditrepair #debtfreecommunity #investor #trading #workfromhome #stocks #credit #financialeducation #bhfyp

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We paid off $40,000 in debt in two and a half years: Here is our best advice

I Like to Dabble founder Daniella Flores shares the strategies that helped her pay off student loans and other debt. https://grow.acorns.com/daniella-flores-debt-payoff-advice/ #financialfreedom #money #entrepreneur #business #finance #investing #financialliteracy #success #investment #wealth #motivation #financialindependence #passiveincome #personalfinance #realestate #stockmarket #debtfree #entrepreneurship #invest #bitcoin #creditrepair #debtfreecommunity #investor #trading #workfromhome #stocks #credit #financialeducation #bhfyp

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How to Save Money on Printer Ink

Printer ink is the most frustrating purchase ever. That’s because printer ink varies in quality and price, and you never seem to know what you should and shouldn’t do (Is refurbished ink okay? Should you stick with the brand name ink? What about subscription services?). Now that so many of us are working from home

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Get Maximum Value out of a ‘Thrift Shop Day’

Shopping at a thrift store for something you’re specifically looking for is a great frugal strategy. It’s a way to save quite a bit of money on things like clothing, small kitchen appliances, dishes, furniture, hobby items, and other odds and ends. One of the best ways to turn frugality into even more of a

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Here’s why wealth advisor Josh Brown says investing in real estate is often a bad idea

Investment properties can often lead to more headaches than returns, according to wealth advisor Josh Brown. Here’s how Josh Brown invests in real estate. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/04/02/investment-properties-buying-real-estate-is-a-risky-strategy.html #financialfreedom #money #entrepreneur #business #finance #investing #financialliteracy #success #investment #wealth #motivation #financialindependence #passiveincome #personalfinance #realestate #stockmarket #debtfree #entrepreneurship #invest #bitcoin #creditrepair #debtfreecommunity #investor #trading #workfromhome #stocks #credit #financialeducation #bhfyp

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How working remotely in different states can affect your taxes, according to CPAs

If during 2020 you worked in states other than where you live, you might need to file returns and pay taxes to more than one state. https://grow.acorns.com/covid-remote-work-taxes/ #financialfreedom #money #entrepreneur #business #finance #investing #financialliteracy #success #investment #wealth #motivation #financialindependence #passiveincome #personalfinance #realestate #stockmarket #debtfree #entrepreneurship #invest #bitcoin #creditrepair #debtfreecommunity #investor #trading #workfromhome #stocks #credit #financialeducation

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Work From Home Scams – How to Avoid These Fake Job Opportunities

The number of full-time remote workers is growing rapidly. Unfortunately, there are also many common work-from-home scams. But there are plenty of tips for spotting and avoiding them. Keep these tips close at hand as you seek out legitimate ways to earn income from home. Work From Home Scams – How to Avoid These Fake

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BBVA Business Checking: 2021 Review

BBVA (formerly BBVA Compass) offers three small-business checking accounts: BBVA Business Connect Checking, BBVA Business Choice Checking and BBVA Business Premium Checking. The bank also offers an Interest on Lawyers Trust Account, or IOLTA, for attorneys who need to place client funds in a separate trust account. BBVA allows you to customize your business checking…

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Decorators Share Simple Ways to Refresh Your Home for Free

One way to break the monotony of spending so much time at home is to change the look of your surroundings. Money is tight for many of us, and we’re still spending a lot of time at home. But you have many ways you can spruce up that living room where you now spend countless

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The Dead Cat Bounce: A Complete Guide

They say that what comes up must go down, but an equally true and less discussed phenomenon is that what goes down must come up. At least, sometimes. The idea of a “dead cat bounce” might sound somewhat alarming, but as long as you hear it mentioned within the context of trading, it refers to

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Best Bad or No Credit Student Loans of 2021

The maximum amount undergraduate students can borrow in federal student loans each year is $12,500. If you’re attending a private college, that will only cover about a third of your annual cost of attendance. If your savings and federal loans fall short, you’ll probably need to apply for private student loans to bridge the gap. Although

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These costly mistakes can erase money that millennials and Gen Zers make in the stock market

Young people need to take a few precautions before pouring money into stocks, according to financial influencer Haley Sacks, also known as Mrs. Dow Jones. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/04/01/stock-market-2021-these-investing-mistakes-will-cost-you-money-.html #financialfreedom #money #entrepreneur #business #finance #investing #financialliteracy #success #investment #wealth #motivation #financialindependence #passiveincome #personalfinance #realestate #stockmarket #debtfree #entrepreneurship #invest #bitcoin #creditrepair #debtfreecommunity #investor #trading #workfromhome #stocks #credit #financialeducation #bhfyp

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IRS: Extra refund checks for $10,200 unemployment tax break will start going out in May

If you received unemployment benefits in 2020 and filed your federal taxes early, be on the lookout for an extra refund check from the IRS in May. https://grow.acorns.com/irs-extra-refund-check-unemployment/ #financialfreedom #money #entrepreneur #business #finance #investing #financialliteracy #success #investment #wealth #motivation #financialindependence #passiveincome #personalfinance #realestate #stockmarket #debtfree #entrepreneurship #invest #bitcoin #creditrepair #debtfreecommunity #investor #trading #workfromhome #stocks #credit

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5 Best Industrial Stocks to Buy in 2021

The U.S. industrial sector helps to drive the American economy by supplying the manufacturing, construction, and defense sectors. Several industrial companies offer attractive investment opportunities. Are you considering investing in industrial stocks? Here are some of the best to research. 5 Best Industrial Stocks to Buy in 2021 is a post from Money Crashers. https://www.moneycrashers.com/best-industrial-stocks/

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Barclays Upromise Boosts Rewards Rate for Cards Linked to 529 Accounts

The Upromise Mastercard is one of a handful of credit cards that lets you funnel rewards directly into a 529 college savings account — and now, the card is becoming a bit simpler and more valuable. In short, there’s now less math involved, and the card’s effective rewards rate is rising by about 6%. Here’s what’s…

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Do You Qualify for Any of April’s Class-Action Settlements?

The deadlines for a number of class action settlements are approaching in April. Many of the settlements are open to consumers throughout the United States, including those with Epic Games, Golden Entertainment, and Spartan Race. Read on to find out if you are eligible to make a claim. Major Class-Action Settlements for April 2021 Fortnite,

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