How to save money in one month: The best 30-day savings challenges for you
Whether you’re wanting to save money for a down payment for a house, fix your car or for your dream vacation one of the hardest parts is getting started. Changing your spending habits can be difficult and can make it hard to set your plans in motion. Even with the…
12/07/2021
A year in money: Your financial calendar
Financial planning for the year ahead can be beneficial for holidays, vacations, and can help you save money for unexpected bills and emergencies. Using a financial calendar to plan for the year ahead can provide a breakdown of your monthly expenses and give you and your family some stability for…
12/07/2021
Is a reloadable prepaid debit card right for you?
A reloadable prepaid debit card acts in a similar way to a regular debit card in terms of making purchases. You can use a prepaid card to buy things in the same way as you would use a debit or credit card. The key difference is where the money comes…
03/03/2021
Are tax refunds taxable?
A tax refund is when the IRS gives you money back because you’ve paid more taxes than you needed to. It’s worth filing your taxes as you could be owed over $2,700 according to national figures. But is this money itself taxable? Should you include this sum in next year’s…
03/03/2021
How many years back can I get a tax refund?
If you’ve unknowingly paid too much money to the state or federal government than you needed to, you’ll be owed a tax refund. With the average amount of tax return thought to have been around $3,000 in 2019, it’s well worth filing. Never claimed before? No worries. We’re here to…