Considering how this year has been going, it’s no surprise to anyone that this summer might be one of the worst—or at least weirdest—ones on record. With COVID still looming over us, there’s no way we’ll be able to take that trip to Scotland or explore the historic streets of Italy. So, what are we supposed to do? Just because this summer’s going to be
Not all loans are equal. Sure, they might all give you access to money when you need it most, but at the end of the day, you have to be careful when it comes to borrowing money. Not all loans are the same or beneficial for you as an individual, these three are loans to stay away from. 3 Loans to Stay Away From While
I used to LOVE the idea of the “hustle”, “grinding” and all of those other terms that felt empowering, until I realized my idea of them was driving me to work more but not smarter. The underlying idea of the hustle is that you’re working a ton, and doesn’t hustle in itself sound kind of snake oily? I’m all about pursing your dreams and making
It can be pricey to file your taxes. You either pay a full-fledged accountant or go to one of those mall pop-ups when tax season hits and it feels bad to have to pay money to pay the government. Luckily, there is Free File Income tax. What is Free File Income Tax? Free File Income tax is the IRS’ solution to lower costs when it
Are you a financially responsible adult? Hopefully, the answer to that question is “yes” but it might be a hesitant “uh… yeah?” In this case, I’ll accept both. Being financially responsible essentially means taking responsibility for your finances. What I’m really asking is, are you in charge of your finances or are they in charge of you? There is a difference. When your finances are
Buying a home is likely to be the most expensive purchase you’ll ever make. Whether you’re looking at chilly Ottawa real estate or exotic Florida beach houses, buying property is never cheap. But it can be… cheaper. At least a little.
Getting a gift can be a real relief, especially in financially trying situations. But whether that gift is a chunk of change, a piece of property, or anything else of value, it’s possible that there might be some taxes that need to be paid on it. So it’s important to talk about what happens if you fail to file a tax gift return. But before
I have rented since I moved out of my parent’s house almost a decade ago. And while there was a brief period of time that I actually looked for a condo, I’m pretty settled on the fact that I have no plans to buy a house. Will this change in the future? Perhaps, does anyone really know what tomorrow will bring. But, at the end
When a lot of people think of businessmen, they think of people whose primary focus is money. The truth of the matter is, business is only one part of the life of a businessman, and the other parts vary considerably from person to person. Philanthropy, however, is one thing a lot of businessmen find themselves dabbling in, especially as their business does better. The fact
Many people are currently facing unemployment. While the world is starting to reopen, we’re still seeing large job losses, a lack of jobs available and overall a ton of people at home without a job. And even those that need it most can still come face-to-face with a denied unemployment claim. Three Main Reasons You Might Have a Denied Unemployment Claim Just because it’s available,
