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5 Frugal Habits of Mark Cuban

Before Mark Cuban was a billionaire, he was a penny pincher.  The "Shark Tank" investor embraced frugal spending habits, like driving inexpensive cars and utilizing grocery shopping hacks to trim...

By Heather Taylor | Apr 30, 2024 | 4 min Read

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11 Best Deals for Your Money at Sam’s Club in May 2024

If you're in need of cooking essentials for the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend or in search of a great deal on furniture, you've come to the right place. Starting May 1 through June 2, Sam's...

Owe Money to the IRS? Most People Don’t Realize You Can Do This — Today

Are you eligible for the IRS Fresh Start program? Could you settle your debt for less than you currently owe?

Retirement

I Retired in My 70s: Here’s My Monthly Budget

Much of the conversation around retirement and financial planning involves making sure you're financially ready to take the big plunge out of the workforce and into the open seas of life as a retiree....

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I’m a Financial Planner: What Not To Do When Your CD Matures

For people who don't like risky investments, certificates of deposit (CDs) are often a great way to earn interest over a set period of time without market fluctuations affecting the earnings. And...

Banking

Apple Bank CD Rates for May 2024

Savers looking to take advantage of recently raised interest rates are wise to look into certificates of deposit. These deposit accounts typically provide a higher interest rate than a traditional...

Banking

11 Types of Savings Accounts: These Are the Best Places To Save Your Money

Savings accounts provide a way to earn interest, often in a government-insured package. Numerous types of savings accounts are available, and while they all share certain characteristics, they also...

Taxes

Mark Cuban Paid Millions in Taxes for 2023: Why He Doesn’t Try To Pay Less Like Us

Billionaire entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist Mark Cuban pays his fair share in taxes. According to a post on X, formerly Twitter, Cuban has to pay the IRS a total of $275,900,000, as...

Taxes

Can the IRS Seize Your Tax Refund? 4 Reasons They Can (and How To Avoid It)

According to data from the IRS, the average tax refund in 2024 has been $3,011, an increase of 4.6% from one year ago. If you're still waiting for your tax refund, the IRS states that you should...

Taxes

Here’s How Much Your State Collects on Every Type of Tax

When it comes time to pay the taxman, we're all in the same boat. But what we pay isn't always the same. Find out how much your state collects from each person.