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Why Do I Owe Taxes?: Options for Payment and How to Avoid This Next Year

Why Do I Owe Taxes?: Options for Payment and How to Avoid This Next Year

So if you didn’t pay the IRS enough money over the course of 2018 — either because you underestimated your income or you failed to pay altogether — there’s a good chance you owe taxes and late fees.

A Freelancer’s Guide to Taxes

A Freelancer’s Guide to Taxes

When it comes to taxes, freelancers have to fend for themselves–with no W-2 to tell you how much you made in a given year and no employer to automatically deduct from your income, you have to pay very careful attention to how much you owe the IRS and when to pay it. Here are our best tips for freelancers.

Trim Insights: Daters Spend About $58 Per Year On Dating Apps

Trim Insights: Daters Spend About $58 Per Year On Dating Apps

Love is in the air and, potentially, coming out of your pockets. While there are many ways that love can affect your finances—expensive dates, the cost of holiday gifts and weekend getaways—we decided that the cost associated with the search for love may be a good place to start.

Paying Off Debt: Avalanche Vs. Snowball Method

Paying Off Debt: Avalanche Vs. Snowball Method

There’s so much advice out there about figuring out how to pay off your debts, but two specific methods are endorsed by financial experts: the debt snowball and the debt avalanche. Which debt you focus on, though, depends on whether you’d prefer to gain a sense of satisfaction in the immediate future (the debt snowball) or save money over the long-term (the debt avalanche). Here’s our explanation of both payment methods.

Side Hustles: 5 Ways to Make Money on Your Own Time

Side Hustles: 5 Ways to Make Money on Your Own Time

In the world of the gig economy, it’s becoming easier with each passing day to find flexible, well-paying side hustles that come with no strings attached. Whether you’re a college student who’s looking to pay for the occasional meal out or a full-time worker who’s hoping to save up money for vacation, there’s probably a side hustle out there that matches your needs and abilities.

Four Fascinating Facts About Banks

Four Fascinating Facts About Banks

Banks are such an essential part of modern financial life, and yet, somehow, their basic functions remain a mystery to almost everyone. Here are some quick, interesting facts to give you a clearer understanding of how banks work.

What is a Loan Payoff Letter?

What is a Loan Payoff Letter?

A loan payoff letter is a document you can acquire at any stage of a loan, whether you’ve yet to make your first payment or just finished making your last. It includes all of the information you need related to how much you owe to your lender and the options you have for paying off your debt. There are payoff letters for practically every kind of loan — mortgages, student loans and auto loans, to name a few — and there are several reasons you might need one.

7 Ways You Didn’t Realize You’re Being Ripped Off

7 Ways You Didn’t Realize You’re Being Ripped Off

Scams and rip-offs are everywhere, and with the hustle and bustle of modern life, it’s hard not to fall victim to at least one of them. So we’ve put together a list of ways to save money, even though companies are trying their best to rip us off. You’re entitled to the best deal available. Here’s how to get it!

The Best Financial Habits for a Twenty-Something

The Best Financial Habits for a Twenty-Something

As a young adult, it’s possible to run into financial setbacks, frustrations or confusion. More specifically, being a twenty-something is not an easy task itself. You’re learning how to navigate life, gaining insight on where you want to be within your career, continuously searching for […]

Stocks vs. Bonds: What’s the Difference?

Stocks vs. Bonds: What’s the Difference?

If you’re looking to start an investment portfolio, then you’ve probably heard of bonds and stocks. Both are essential components of a diverse portfolio, but they function in very different ways. Here’s a quick overview of the difference between stocks and bonds.