Category: Finance

Both Sage 50cloud and QuickBooks Online are powerful accounting solutions for most small businesses. Even so, there are a few factors worth considering so you can feel confident about your decision now and down the road. QuickBooks Online is the stronger candidate for business owners…

When you open your home to a pet, you commit to a never-ending price tag. But for many, the benefits of owning that scaly, furry or feathered family member outweigh the hard work and responsibilities involved. Whether you’re budgeting for routine purchases like food and…

Real estate agents make money from commissions on home sales. Understanding how your agent is paid is an important part of the home buying and selling process. » MORE: How to find the right real estate agent for you Average real estate agent commission The…

Krakenimages.com / Shutterstock.com Americans appear to be getting a little wiser about building wealth. In fact, the nation has gone on an “unprecedented saving spree,” according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. From 2019 to April 2020, the savings rate nearly quadrupled, from…

fizkes / Shutterstock.com If you’re thinking about making the switch to a different wireless carrier, there are a few things you should know beforehand. For starters, you shouldn’t even think about switching wireless carriers unless you’re getting a new phone for free. If you take…

You’ve accumulated assets during your lifetime and may want to transfer wealth to your heirs or a favorite charity. As you make estate planning arrangements, don’t forget that estate taxes may come into play, potentially reducing the size of your estate or disrupting your aspirations….

If you’ve been out of work and can’t pay rent, the end of the federal moratorium on evictions is guaranteed to dredge up a ton of stress. But now’s not the time to bury your head in the sand. By exercising your negotiation muscle, you…

didesign021 / Shutterstock.com As seniors find out in retirement — much to the surprise of many — traditional Medicare does not cover dental care. When it comes to keeping your choppers chipper, you are on your own. That may change at some point. Recently, Congress…

Flying in the front of the plane in either business or first class can often be an amazing experience that supersedes anything you experienced as an economy flyer. That said, the tickets are nearly always more expensive, regardless if you’re paying in points/miles or cash….

Max Topchii / Shutterstock.com Editor's Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. In summer, water usage can account for as much as 50% or more of your monthly utility bill, depending on where you live. Learning how to conserve water during the…