Its no secret that planning a staycation instead of a vacation is a money-saving move. You dont have to shell out money for plane tickets and a rental car. you might avoid the expensive tourist traps. Getty Images Best of all, you’re able to still have fun. Having a staycation doesnt mean just lounging around at home feeling bored. Here are 25 fun but inexpensive staycation ideas. No Interest Til Almost 2027?...

You know, that spreadsheet thats been collecting dust? That app you havent logged into in months? If this sounds like you, your budget could use a little attention. Feeling overwhelmed? Create a budget that works for you with ourbudgeting bootcamp! Dont just spend the spring deep cleaning your house and purging your closets. Its a good time to clean up your budget too. No rubber gloves or disinfecting spray required....

Should you use the money to pay off debt? Our Penny Hoarder philosophy typically would be a resounding Yes! But should you use your stimulus check to put a dent in your debt? Probably not as good as youd like. It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings. But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?...

The IRS announced Wednesday that it will extend the April 15 deadline to May 17. Accountants had urged the IRS to push back the deadline. Tax season didnt start until Feb. 12, about two weeks later than usual. This article was published in March 2021. For the most up-to-date info, check out ourrecent tax articles. Here are seven things you should know if youre trying to decide whether you should take advantage....

Is your makeup drawer full of stuff you bought five years ago? And are you still using any of it? Well, news flash: Makeup can go bad. We have some tips on what to do with old makeup. No Interest Til Almost 2027? Some will do its job for years but other makeup starts to fade in a mere three months. Use it or lose it? The lid will be slightly open and theres a number followed by an m, like 6m or 3m....

If so, Dave Ramsey has a message for you: You really dont need that check. 5 Life-Changing Ways to Spend Your Stimulus Check The following five strategies wont change your life overnight. They wont give you the instant gratification youd get from making a big purchase. This post refers to stimulus checks issued in March 2021. For the most up-to-date info, check out ourrecent tax articles. Pay Down Credit Card Debt...

The IRSGet My Payment sitefor tracking the third round of stimulus payments went live over the weekend. For a lot of users, the site simply confirmed that theirstimulus checks will arrive March 17. But perhaps youre one of the not-so-lucky people who have experienced problems with the feature. This post refers to stimulus checks issued in March 2021. For the most up-to-date info, check out ourrecent tax articles. Maybe the site has crashed on you....

If youre waiting on your third stimulus check, St. Paddys Day could be your lucky day. Heres exactly when you could expect to see yourthird stimulus check. But you probably didnt see that money until Wednesday, March 17. This post refers to the stimulus checks issued in March 2021. For the most up-to-date info, check out ourrecent tax articles. The IRS chose March 17 for its first round of payments in this case....

Two met a demand created by the COVID-19 pandemic, while two others started their delivery businesses before 2020. They all saw a need on or around their campuses that wasnt being filled. Heres what they did. Will Gentry delivers food from local farms around Lexington, Va. Customers place orders on a website, then Gentry and partner Gray Carlton buy all the produce, sort the goods to assemble each order and deliver it all the same day....

That wont change under the new stimulus bill. Use the maps below to estimate how much your state pays in weekly unemployment benefits. The new stimulus bill extends extra unemployment benefits until Sept. 6. Weekly payment amounts vary widely by state and may even vary person-to-person within your own state. If youre a gig worker, freelancer or independent contractor, youre likely to receive benefits through this program. Probably not as good as youd like....

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Thethird stimulus checkstarted hitting bank accounts over the weekend. But what if your third check hasnt arrived? Theres a way to find out when its coming. This post refers to stimulus checks issued in March 2021. For the most up-to-date info, check out ourrecent tax articles. Wheres My Third Stimulus Check? you could use it on your box, phone or tablet. hit the link, and then poke the blue Get My Payment button....

Real Answers for Life’s Money Challenges My boyfriend of two-ish years lives with me in my apartment. We cohabitate very well, but were looking to move out of state together at some point. The problem is, he has debt from credit cards from many years ago and owes the IRS taxes. He always brushes it off like its a joke when I ask him about it. How do I get him to take this seriously?...