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How Much Money Should You Save Each Month?

If you’ve never been a regular saver but you’ve decided that now is the time, you may be wondering how much money you should save each month? This article explores two of the most common savings strategies. The one you choose will depend upon how much you need to save and how quickly you need to do it.

42 Fun Jobs That Pay Surprisingly Well in 2024

There are two big perks to finding fun jobs that pay well: making money and having fun. The problem is that too many people spend years working jobs they genuinely dislike for companies that treat them poorly. Here are 42 fun jobs that can also help you pay the bills.

What Happens If You Don’t File Taxes?

It’s common knowledge that you can be audited if you lie on your tax return, but what happens when you don’t pay your taxes? Will the IRS realize one missing tax return of the 195 million returns filed each year? While it’s possible to sneak below the radar, there can be stiff financial and legal penalties.

Best Capital One Credit Card Bonuses (April 2024)

Capital One offers some of the most generous welcome bonuses on cards without an annual fee. And many of these cards have great cashback earning schedules - great for keeping the card after the bonus.

How to Deposit Cash Into Your Bank Account

While it’s true that cash deposits are becoming less common, there are still times when you may need to deposit cash. What if you deal with an online bank. How do you deposit cash when there are no physical locations or ATMs? Here are some different ways to deposit cash at both brick and mortar and online banks.

How to Verify Funds on a Check and How to Avoid Getting Scammed

Unfortunately, financial fraud is a common occurrence in today’s world. Verifying funds on a check is an easy but important step you can take to avoid getting scammed out of your money. In this article, I’ll show you how to verify funds on a check and uncover some check-writing scams you should be aware of. 

Mainvest Review: Earn Passive Income by Investing In Small Businesses

Mainvest offers investors an opportunity to spread their wings by investing in small, local businesses for as little as $100. Mainvest uses a crowdfunded investment model in which investors provide financing for small businesses in exchange for regular interest income. This Mainvest review covers the basics; key features, how to sign up, and the pros and cons.

How Long Is a Check Good For?

Ever wondered how long a check is good for? It's important to know for several reasons because checks that remain outstanding or uncashed for long periods can affect you financially in several ways. In this article, we discuss what you need to know about check cashing, both for checks you get and for checks you write. 

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