Forbes14 hours agoPay Off Your Credit Card Debt Faster With These 3 Year-End StrategiesForbes - Bernadette JoyRecent consumer research from PYMNTS and Elan Financial Services found that 45% of consumers with credit cards carry balances month over month. While we know that high interest rates can negatively impact your wealth, the holidays are a time where I see learners from my financial education program …
Forbes14 hours agoThis Week In Credit Card News: Card Debt And High Inflation May Dampen Holiday ShoppingForbes - Bill HardekopfHoliday Spending at Weakest in 5 Years as Shoppers Focus on Deals, Not Splurging Black Friday events appeared to draw lackluster crowds this year, with shoppers laser-focused on discounts and bargains after holding back spending ahead of what is expected to be the weakest holiday season in five …
Forbes15 hours ago6 Financial Literacy Lessons They Didn’t Teach Me In SchoolForbes - True TamplinFinancial literacy has not been a strong suit of the U.S. education system. And while interventions can be made to address this problem, let me share important lessons I learned outside the four walls of the class room. Lesson #1: You Can Make More As An Entrepreneur Than As An Employee In school, …
Forbes15 hours agoSecret World Of Consumer Refunds And One Man’s Fight For ChangeForbes - Jaime CatmullThe cancellation and refund process can feel like a labyrinth regarding travel reservations and other purchases. Whether it's a hotel reservation, a flight booking, or any additional purchase, the timeline for receiving your money back can vary widely. Individuals have long been ensnared in a cycle …
Forbes16 hours agoComparing Job Offers: Going Beyond Base SalaryForbes - Danielle SeurkampA crucial aspect of comparing job opportunities is assessing the compensation and benefits package. Let’s delve into key elements of job offers, including base salary, bonus structures, incentive compensation, health benefits, insurance benefits, retirement benefits, state tax rates, and the cost …
ForbesStoryboardYear-end tax trouble — and how to avoid itCurated byForbesInvestors who make the mistake of holding stock mutual funds in taxable accounts are at risk of having unwanted distributions dumped in their laps. This often occurs in December. They pay the price the following April.
