The advent of smartphones has spawned a number of apps to help people with personal finance goals, from budgeting to becoming debt-free. Beyond these uses, apps can also help novices gain confidence with investing. Given the wide range of different investing apps available, it’s important to think hard about your particular investment goals and to… Continue Reading
While the 2017 tax season was largely business as usual, things will be very different in the 2018 season because of the new laws that were passed in late 2017. To maximize returns, or at least minimize how much is owed, individuals need to start thinking about the changes they need to make to their… Continue Reading
An expert on personal finance, Don Gayhardt serves as the president and chief executive officer of short-term financial services provider CURO Financial Technologies Corp. CURO focuses primarily on providing services to unbanked and underbanked consumers. Many of the people that Don Gayhardt works with are working to take control over their finances and begin saving… Continue Reading
Saving money remains a significant personal finance challenge for many people. Often, the difficult arises because the budget is already tight. Sometimes, the best option for boosting one’s savings actually lies in increasing one’s income. While individuals can sometimes negotiate a raise at work, sometimes it is necessary to identify a different strategy. In these… Continue Reading
Individuals may want to increase their monthly income temporarily for a wide variety of different reasons. Some people may want to catch up on retirement savings, while others may want to set money aside for a large purchase or even a vacation. Whatever the reason, individuals today have more options than ever before for making… Continue Reading