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How to Safely Tap Home Equity in a Financial Emergency
Your home equity shouldn't be the first line of defense when the roof falls in. But it can be a useful resource to seal a temporary financial gap, and most…
Balancing Hopes, Dreams and a Low-Paying College Major
Humanities majors are more than a punchline. Not everyone can or wants to be a STEM major, and the world would be a poorer place if they were. To have…
If Your Life Changed in 2021, Watch for Income Tax Surprises
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Sold $600 on Peer-to-Peer Apps? Expect a New Tax Form
Next year, many people using peer-to-peer payment apps to sell goods and services — including gig workers, landlords and small-business owners — will be receiving 1099-K forms for the first…
3 Business Loan Application Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Access to affordable capital is essential to running a small business. Still, the process of applying for a business loan can be daunting — and approval isn't a sure thing,…
Grimace-Free Ways to Learn Personal Finance
The online landscape is littered with horrible personal finance advice: teenagers promoting day trading strategies, "influencers" flogging questionable investment schemes and people with dubious credentials insisting you shouldn't invest in…
