Valentin Creciun / Shutterstock.com If you have a side hustle in 2022, you might have a higher bill than you expect when filing your tax return next year. A new federal requirement that took effect this year requires companies that offer platforms for selling goods and services — such as Etsy and Airbnb — to […]
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wutzkohphoto / Shutterstock.com It’s been more than a decade since the federal minimum wage was increased. First enacted by Congress in 1938 at 25 cents per hour, the minimum wage last received a boost in 2009 when it went from $6.55 to $7.25. Despite calls to institute a $15-per-hour minimum wage — which is already […]
G-Stock Studio / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. Are you worth more than you’re paid? If so, have you asked for a raise? The “Great Resignation” of 2021 — when an estimated 1 in 4 Americans quit a job — could work to your favor. Companies are being forced […]
Likoper / Shutterstock.com Millions of Americans spent the pandemic working from home for the first time in their lives. And many of them fell head over heels in love with the experience. If you want to work from home, you have plenty of choices. A growing number of companies now offer this option. However, up […]
Key Takeaways “Never dine out” is the most toxic piece of financial advice, followed by “credit cards are bad” and “renting a home is a waste of money” in second and third place, respectively. “Save a percentage of every paycheck” is the most helpful piece of financial advice, followed by “diversify your investments” and “save […]
BaanTaksinStudio / Shutterstock.com The Great Resignation remains in full force, with a record 4.5 million workers quitting their jobs in November, according to the latest data from the U.S. Labor Department. Statistics show that older workers make up a surprising number of those who have left their jobs during the pandemic. Overall, among workers ages […]
Telekhovskyi / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. Before high-speed internet and digital music and movies, it wasn’t rare for people to spend thousands of dollars building a DVD and CD collection. But with today’s options for online streaming and on-demand content, the need for physical media has gone […]
szefei / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. 2021 was Year Two of the pandemic, and chances are most of us spent a lot of time at home realizing just how much stuff we have on our hands. When you find yourself faced with clutter, there’s one good solution: Try […]
Prostock-studio / Shutterstock.com 2021 was a year of runaway inflation in the U.S. If you lived on the minimum wage, it was hard to keep up with rising costs. However, help is on the way. Nearly half of U.S. states are bumping their minimum wages higher in 2022, according to a roundup from Paycor, a […]
Tell me how this sounds: Living in sunny Puerto Rico, swimming in the ocean in the afternoons Running your own business that emphasizes your strengths and gives you the freedom to work how you want Not having to do the dishes Having a boutique closet Keeping your life simple with few personal obligations and responsibilities […]