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If you are looking for ways to stay in the know when it comes to the financial world, look to investment blogs. The following sites will provide a multitude of perspectives and insights on your money:

You don’t have to shop sales or clip coupons. Thanks to these handy apps, you can save big using nothing more than your smartphone. Here’s a look at five apps that will help you get the best deals:

If your business has grown to operating in more than one state, you will need to file taxes for each location. Doing so can be tricky, but knowing some basic information can help you get ready for tax season with ease.

When you get married, the assumption is you and your spouse will need to file your taxes jointly when tax season arrives. However, it is not a requirement, and may not even be the best option for your particular situation.

Can you believe 2021 is almost over? This year has practically flown by, and it’s time once again to close out your books and tie up all the loose ends from this fiscal year. To help you prepare for 2022, here are some tips for wrapping up the 2021 fiscal year:

While it’s important and in some cases legally necessary to have insurance, you’re by no means locked into getting your coverage from one company. The same way you can improve your situation by looking for a new job, home, or car, you can explore your options when it comes to insurance. In some situations, switching insurers is the smart play to...

Whether wind, snow, hail, or a hurricane damages your home, recovering from a storm is a complicated process. Even if the damage was minimal, figuring out how to repair the problem, receive compensation for your loss, and deal with insurance claims can be overwhelming. The following tips can help you navigate the situation:

It’s important you start coaching your children on the basics of financial responsibility early in their lives. Properly saving, spending, and investing money are crucial skills for all people to master — and the sooner you can teach them, the better!

Your credit report holds plenty of valuable information. It can help you understand your spending habits, lend insight into your creditworthiness, and, perhaps most importantly, it can enable you to monitor your accounts for fraud. Here’s a look at a few different strategies for watching your credit report — and what you should do if you notice...

The holiday season is fast approaching, and you might be stressed thinking about how you are going to buy gifts for all of your friends and family. But it is possible to get everything you need as long as you set realistic goals.