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Side hustles are the next big thing. A confluence of factors has driven people to pursue side hustles, especially online jobs and gigs. The increase in remote work, the great resignation and people wanting to diversify their income streams are among the factors contributing to the explosion in those working side hustles. By Bob Haegele Find Out: 22 Side Gigs That Can Make You Richer Than a Full-Time JobSee: 11 Best Lucrative Side Hustle Ideas: Earn More...

The American Rescue Plan Act was passed in 2021 to help Americans financially during the coronavirus pandemic. Under the Act, the child tax credit was temporarily enhanced and expanded. For starters, eligibility was increased to include 17-year-olds. The credit also became refundable, meaning if the amount of the credit exceeded your tax liability you could receive the excess amount as a refund. Here are some of the other important details about the expanded child tax credit for 2021....

The year 2020 will forever be known as the year of COVID-19. But in many ways — including the big ones of death and money — America took a bigger hit in 2021. The price tag for the vaccines themselves — not to mention the controversial mandates and testing alternatives that came with them — was enormous, but the financial impact didn’t end there. The federal government, for example, committed $1....

A winter weather preparedness kit is a must-have for drivers in colder climates. A bad storm can come with dangerously low temperatures and sometimes strong winds, ice, snow and freezing rain. A ready-to-go emergency kit in your car can help you out of a bad situation or keep you safe and warm as you wait for rescue. By Josephine Nesbit See: Biden Announces Insurance Companies Must Reimburse You For At-Home COVID TestsFind: 7 Easy Home Renovations To Tackle This Winter...

One of the more controversial credit card strategies is known as churning. That’s when you open a new card with a big, juicy welcome bonus, use the card just enough to cash in, close the card before you get hit with an annual fee and then repeat with another card. By Andrew Lisa “Credit card churning — or repeatedly opening and closing cards to earn rewards, such as points, miles, or cash back — is a strategy used by many card hackers,” said Laura Adams, personal finance expert for Finder....

Cryptocurrency and the culture of work-from-home side hustles emerged around the same time — and if you’re looking to earn a little bit of the former with one of the latter, a bitcoin faucet might be just the thing for you. By Andrew Lisa What It Is 1 Bitcoin for Free Is It Real Which Is Best Risks Bitcoin faucets — and crypto faucets, in general — let just about anyone earn small amounts of free cryptocurrency with minimal effort on their phones and computers....

By Heather Taylor What Is Coupon Stacking and How Does It Work? Sean Turner, CTO and co-founder of Swiftly, said coupon stacking is the practice of applying, or stacking, multiple coupons to a single product. Shoppers can combine nonidentical coupons, such as one manufacturer coupon and one store coupon, on the purchase of an item. Doing this allows shoppers to receive a bigger discount on the purchase of a single product in the same transaction....

If you’re somewhat familiar with the cryptocurrency world, you’ve heard about or even owned bitcoin. While it has made a big name for itself as the leading cryptocurrency, it still has some limits to its functionality. This is what led to the creation of Wrapped Bitcoin. By Virág Kiss Wrapped Bitcoin Overview How It Works Benefits Buying WBTC See: 3 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $50,000 Read on to learn about what Wrapped Bitcoin is, how it works and whether you should invest in it....

Do your normal grocery purchases seem to be more expensive lately? If you’re feeling the pinch in your pocketbook each time you to the store, you’re not imagining it. From produce to meat, toilet paper to gas, consumer prices have increased 5% since May 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index. Even though the economy has been rebounding from the impacts of the pandemic, this level of inflation may persist for some time....

If you’re concerned that the U.S. government wants to monitor your bank account, you’re not alone. Plenty of lawmakers, consumers and banking trade groups are pushing back against the idea, which was proposed in May by the Treasury Department as part of its budget request. By Vance Cariaga See: Don’t Believe The Hype – Biden’s $600 Tax Plan Won’t Force You to Report All Venmo Transactions to the IRSFind: Pandora Papers Reveal Offshore Bank Account Tax Avoidance Schemes – How You Can Open One Legally...

There’s been a lot of talk in the financial press over the last year or two about falling mortgage rates. Much of this discussion has centered around whether or not homeowners should refinance their 30-year mortgages into those with a lower rate — something 78% of homeowners failed to do, according to Zillow, between mid-2020 and mid-2021. Although that’s a valid concern, what’s not as often mentioned is whether or not you should refinance by swapping your 30-year mortgage into a 15-year one....

The advance portion of the child tax credit is already in its third month of distribution, with the latest check being deposited into the bank accounts of millions of Americans on Sept. 15. Eligible families who met the income thresholds received $300 for each eligible dependent child under the age of 6. By Georgina Tzanetos See: Child Tax Credit Payments Will Be Deposited Sept. 15 – Here Are the Other Important Dates Find: Didn’t Get Your Child Tax Credit?...

If you enjoy viewing shows and don’t mind commercials or ads, you could make some extra cash on the side by watching ads for money. There are a variety of apps and platforms to watch ads for money that may be worth exploring. This guide reviews some of the most popular — and how they work. By Cynthia Bowman Inbox Dollars Swagbucks PrizeRebel Earnably QuickRewards Nielsen MyPoints GrabPoints KashKick AdWallet 1....

3D printing technology is now being used to build houses all over the world. While the practice hasn’t replaced traditional construction, it’s a trend that likely will continue to expand over the coming years. By Gabrielle Olya Wealthy Millennials Aren’t Banking on Stocks: Here’s What They’re Investing In Instead Learn: 3 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $50,000 Discover: 7 Florida Cities That Could Be Headed for a Housing Crisis...

McKinsey’s recent Women in the Workplace report found that women leaders are switching jobs at the highest rates ever. As for why women are jumping ship, it’s because they “are demanding more from their companies, and they’re increasingly willing to switch jobs to get it,” the report found. So, what demands are women making? And what should they be demanding? By Gabrielle Olya Find Out: 10 Jaw-Dropping Stats About the State of Retirement in AmericaSee: States Whose Economies Are Failing vs....

The new year has arrived and your family is ready to make financial resolutions that stick. Setting these goals as a group is a great idea, as you’re able to hold each other accountable and enjoy the journey together. By Jennifer Taylor See: 13 Brilliant Ways To Save Money on Your New Year’s ResolutionsExplore: These New Year’s Resolutions Can Save You $1,000 or More Your family isn’t alone in your desire to improve your finances in 2022....

The end of the year is an ideal time to reflect on your finances — what went well over the past year and what didn’t — and to start thinking about goals for the next year. It’s also a good time to make sure you’ve accounted for any major life changes that occurred over the past year that could affect your finances and to be mindful of any year-end deadlines....

As income inequality increases, more and more Americans are being forced to scrimp and save their hard-earned dollars. The good news is that there are quite a few tactics we can all implement no matter our income level. Not only does it help our overall financial health to trim down our expenses, it ultimately makes the issue of money less stressful, so we can finally take those summer vacations for which we’ve all been longing (and saving), without worrying about breaking the bank....

Pursuing an ex-pat lifestyle is a popular choice these days. Many countries have lower costs of living than the U.S., which has made them popular places to move to for years. However, before the remote work boom, the transition wasn’t necessarily an easy one to make. You might have had to find a job in the ex-pat country, learn the language and gain an understanding of cultural norms. By Bob Haegele Check Out: 20 Most Affordable Places To Live That Have Great Weather, TooOptions: 20 Best Places To Live on Only a Social Security Check...

“Shark Tank” has been on the air on ABC for more than 13 years. It’s where hopeful entrepreneurs go to watch their business dreams bloom, or possibly die, based on the response of a team of venture capitalists known as the “sharks.” By Jordan Rosenfeld See Our List: 100 Most Influential Money ExpertsFind: Protect Your Financial Future With Gold and SilverTake Our Poll: Are You In Favor of More Inflation Relief in 2023?...