Personal Finance

More new electric cars keep coming on the market, and with prices of all cars running high, a $7,500 tax credit may sound appealing. Here’s all the EVs you can get in the U.S., and which are eligible for the credit. More new electric cars keep coming on the market, and with prices of all… Continue reading Here’s a List of All of the Electric Vehicles Available on the U.S. Market

The surge in home prices and mortgage rates, along with a shortage of inventory, is putting major pressure on home sales. The National Association of Realtors’ Pending Home Sales Index fell 1.2% in March, the fifth monthly drop in a row. Pending sales measured for existing homes slid 8.2% from a year earlier. A sale is… Continue reading Another Ding in the Housing Armor: Pending Sales Slide

With interest rates continuing to rise, the housing market continues to suffer. Mortgage applications dropped 8.3% in the week ended April 22 from a week earlier, hitting the lowest level in more than three years, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). Refinancing applications fell 9% from the prior week and 71% from a year… Continue reading Home Market Stumbles Again: Mortgage Applications Drop

We’re suckers for an entertaining reality show, and Shark Tank has it all — driven entrepreneurs, eager investors, and a whole lot of interesting ideas. If you’re not familiar with it, people pitch their products to the investors, who then decide whether or not they want to support the individuals with their own money. Despite… Continue reading 15 Shark Tank Products We Can’t Stop Using

Whether you’re planning your spring break getaway or getting a jumpstart on summer vacation plans, if you’re a parent you’re looking for something fun for the whole family. While activities will no doubt center around keeping the kids busy, it’s also nice to find a hotel that offers amenities adults and children alike will love.… Continue reading Best Hotels for Kids to Make Your Trip One to Remember

One element of inflation that is particularly worrisome to economists is wage inflation. When wages rise, businesses feel freer to raise their own prices. Then workers demand still higher wages to afford the higher prices. And then businesses are tempted to raise their prices further. So consumers end up with an inflationary spiral. Average hourly… Continue reading Job Switchers Are Saying ‘Show Us the Money.’ They’re Getting It.

Are you a creator?There are so many new industries that have popped up as a result of the pandemic. One industry that exploded is the Creator Economy which includes influencers on TikTok, YouTube, OnlyFans, and Streamers. For many influencers, what started out as something fun to get them through the stay-at-home orders is now helping… Continue reading Do Creators Pay Taxes on Money Earned?

Tax avoidance, tax evasion, and tax sheltering are all concepts you may have heard of before. And while they come with a heavy dose of negative connotations, like someone is doing something illegal, that isn’t always the case. Our TurboTax Live experts look out for you. Expert help your way: get help as you go,… Continue reading Tax Avoidance, Tax Evasion, and Tax Sheltering: How They Differ