Answers to your money questions.
Knowing the federal income tax deadlines every year will help you file your tax return on time. Learn when Tax Day is and what you need to do if you can’t pay on time.
https://www.thebalancemoney.com/income-tax-deadlines-3192862
Knowing the federal income tax deadlines every year will help you file your tax return on time. Learn when Tax Day is and what you need to do if you can’t pay on time.
The personal consumption expenditures price index (PCEPI) measures price changes in consumer purchases each month. The Fed prefers the PCEPI over the CPI because it is more accurate. https://www.thebalancemoney.com/pce-inflation-how-it-s-calculated-why-the-fed-prefers-it-4004939
The personal consumption expenditures price index (PCEPI) measures price changes in consumer purchases each month. The Fed prefers the PCEPI over the CPI because it is more accurate.
Cash App Taxes is a 100% free tax filing service that allows you to file both your federal and state tax returns quickly from either your computer or phone.
Here's how to use it: https://www.thebalancemoney.com/how-to-use-credit-karma-tax-and-why-you-might-want-to-4777515
Earnings season is the period in which companies report quarterly earnings to the public. If you’re an investor, here’s why earning seasons may be important to you: https://www.thebalancemoney.com/earnings-season-5207573
These are the 3 critical ways the stock markets affect the economy: https://www.thebalancemoney.com/how-do-stocks-and-stock-investing-affect-the-u-s-economy-3306179
The Fair Tax plan is a 23% sales tax that would replace the current U.S. income tax.
Take a look at the advantages and disadvantages as well as several studies we found: https://www.thebalancemoney.com/what-is-the-fair-tax-plan-pros-cons-effect-3305765
The Balance spoke with three U.S. homeowners from different walks of life about their experiences managing home-related expenses. Here are their stories. https://www.thebalancemoney.com/three-homeowners-on-how-they-manage-home-related-expenses-7099551
Are you a freelancer? Here's how to budget for taxes: https://www.thebalancemoney.com/how-much-do-i-budget-for-taxes-as-a-freelancer-453676
If you’re hoping to increase home value, highly customized upgrades or improvements that do not have universal appeal probably won’t help. https://www.thebalancemoney.com/things-dont-increase-home-value-4048933
Here's how to claim the student loan interest deduction: https://www.thebalancemoney.com/is-there-a-tax-break-on-student-loan-interest-2385784
How to file and pay federal business taxes electronically, including income taxes and payroll taxes. Payment systems differ for types of taxes. https://www.thebalancemoney.com/how-do-i-use-e-file-for-federal-business-taxes-398708
How to file and pay federal business taxes electronically, including income taxes and payroll taxes. Payment systems differ for types of taxes.
Employment tax refers to several taxes related to employees, including income tax. Payroll taxes refer to, generally speaking, Social Security and Medicare taxes. Learn more here: https://www.thebalancemoney.com/payroll-taxes-and-employment-taxes-398707
BY THE NUMBERS: If Republicans and Democrats do not reach a deal over the nation’s debt ceiling, the financial fallout could damage the economy so badly that unemployment could jump to 7%, according to an analysis. https://www.thebalancemoney.com/debt-ceiling-debacle-could-double-unemployment-7098837
Tax season officially started on Monday, but when it ends depends on where you live. Our map shows the disaster-impacted counties that have extended deadlines. https://www.thebalancemoney.com/tax-season-has-begun-but-when-does-it-end-that-depends-7098202
Tax season officially started on Monday, but when it ends depends on where you live. Our map shows the disaster-impacted counties that have extended deadlines.
Real estate taxes, often referred to as “property taxes,” aren’t the same as personal property taxes. Confused? Learn how these taxes work and why they matter. https://www.thebalancemoney.com/real-estate-taxes-vs-property-taxes-5188630
Real estate taxes, often referred to as “property taxes,” aren’t the same as personal property taxes. Confused? Learn how these taxes work and why they matter.
Students and young adults may be filing taxes for the first time. Learn what you need to file taxes, what deductions to claim, and how freelance work impacts taxes. https://www.thebalancemoney.com/how-to-file-taxes-in-your-twenties-5181169
Students and young adults may be filing taxes for the first time. Learn what you need to file taxes, what deductions to claim, and how freelance work impacts taxes.
Being self-employed means paying your own taxes each quarter, which can be complicated. Learn how to budget your money and pay taxes as a freelancer. https://www.thebalancemoney.com/how-much-do-i-budget-for-taxes-as-a-freelancer-453676
Being self-employed means paying your own taxes each quarter, which can be complicated. Learn how to budget your money and pay taxes as a freelancer.
A sole proprietorship is a one-owner business. Learn about the major taxes your business must pay, including income taxes, sales taxes, and employee taxes. https://www.thebalancemoney.com/guide-to-sole-proprietorship-taxes-5195060
A sole proprietorship is a one-owner business. Learn about the major taxes your business must pay, including income taxes, sales taxes, and employee taxes.
Valentine’s Day gifts like chocolate, gold, and silver are more expensive this year, thanks to inflation, while diamonds, roses, and filet mignon are cheaper. https://www.thebalancemoney.com/diamonds-filet-mignon-will-be-cheaper-this-valentines-day-7097668
Valentine’s Day gifts like chocolate, gold, and silver are more expensive this year, thanks to inflation, while diamonds, roses, and filet mignon are cheaper.
Good money habits are important at any age, but there are some financial practices you should start in your 20s so you can build wealth for your future https://www.thebalancemoney.com/what-money-moves-should-you-make-in-your-20s-7097789
Good money habits are important at any age, but there are some financial practices you should start in your 20s so you can build wealth for your future.
Worried about how a recession could impact your mortgage? Learn how to “recession-proof” your mortgage and protect your home. https://www.thebalancemoney.com/how-to-recession-proof-your-mortgage-7097313
Worried about how a recession could impact your mortgage? Learn how to “recession-proof” your mortgage and protect your home.
The major expansion of the Child Dependent Care Tax Credit was a one-time perk that won’t be returning, meaning your refund could shrink by thousands. (113 kB) https://www.thebalancemoney.com/child-and-dependent-care-credit-has-expired-7097753
The major expansion of the Child Dependent Care Tax Credit was a one-time perk that won’t be returning, meaning your refund could shrink by thousands.
Today SPY, one of the oldest S&P 500 ETFs, turned 30 yesterday!
SPY is a popular ETF and is consistently one of the highest-volume trading vehicles on U.S. exchanges.
Here's how the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) works: https://www.thebalancemoney.com/spdr-sandp-500-etf-spy-profile-what-day-traders-trade-1031373
What taxes does your business have to pay? The list includes federal, state, and local taxes, plus taxes based on income, property, and for collecting sales taxes. https://www.thebalancemoney.com/all-the-taxes-your-business-must-pay-399045
What taxes does your business have to pay? The list includes federal, state, and local taxes, plus taxes based on income, property, and for collecting sales taxes.
Cash App acquired Credit Karma Tax, so you can now do your taxes through Cash App Taxes. Learn how it works and if it's right for you this tax season. https://www.thebalancemoney.com/how-to-use-credit-karma-tax-and-why-you-might-want-to-4777515
Cash App acquired Credit Karma Tax, so you can now do your taxes through Cash App Taxes. Learn how it works and if it's right for you this tax season.
Businesses should consider how state and local taxes impact their bottom lines. Learn which states have the best and worst taxes for your business https://www.thebalancemoney.com/best-and-worst-states-for-business-3193240
Businesses should consider how state and local taxes impact their bottom lines. Learn which states have the best and worst taxes for your business.
If you love roses, diamonds, and filet mignon, so will your wallet this Valentine’s Day—all three are less expensive this year. https://www.thebalancemoney.com/diamonds-filet-mignon-will-be-cheaper-this-valentines-day-7097668
We reviewed nearly two dozen gig and freelance job sites and chose the best based on reputation, career or job focus, ease of use, and cost. Here are our top picks.
Freelance jobs can help you make some extra cash or switch careers. We review the best sites to find gig jobs based on reputation, specialty, price, and more.
Do you want to become a creative entrepreneur? Here's what you need to know: https://www.thebalancemoney.com/basic-principals-of-creative-entrepreneurs-4582514
We'll walk through some tips for what to do while you're still on the job. https://www.thebalancemoney.com/what-to-do-when-you-hate-your-job-2060644
When you’re getting divorced, you don’t just need to figure out how to untangle your life from your spouse’s, but you also need to determine how to separate your finances and assets.
https://www.thebalancemoney.com/how-to-divide-assets-in-a-divorce-7092228
These are the states that allow you to deduct federal income taxes: https://www.thebalancemoney.com/deducting-federal-income-taxes-on-your-state-return-3193248
Take the time to understand how Cash App Taxes work and whether it’s the best tool to help you file your taxes this year.
https://www.thebalancemoney.com/how-to-use-credit-karma-tax-and-why-you-might-want-to-4777515
Don't quit your job before trying these solutions: https://www.thebalancemoney.com/dont-quit-your-job-yet-526132
Some of the simplest, most easily avoidable mistakes can delay your refund. Here's what you need to know: https://www.thebalancemoney.com/avoid-common-tax-filing-mistakes-4134258
Collect these documents before you start your tax return. https://www.thebalancemoney.com/what-documents-do-i-need-to-file-my-taxes-5116039
Find out what different flexible schedules look like, whether a flexible schedule might work for you, and how to propose and ensure its success for everyone involved.
https://www.thebalancemoney.com/proposing-a-flexible-work-arrangement-3545239
If your employer has reopened offices, or is planning on reopening offices, do you want to ask to continue to work remotely? Based on the scenario laid out by your employer, see how it affects your desire to request to do remote work from home. https://www.thebalancemoney.com/how-to-negotiate-to-remote-work-from-home-during-covid-19-5074175
Learn how you can ask to continue to work from home. You might have medical concerns, family members to take care of, or simply prefer to work from home.
Here are seven essential best practices to make sure you get the most out of participation in a retirement plan at work: https://www.thebalancemoney.com/ways-to-maximize-your-401k-2894190
Here's how to use a credit card to build credit: https://www.thebalancemoney.com/credit-card-build-credit-2385756
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Here's how to build your income investing strategy: https://www.thebalancemoney.com/investments-to-live-off-357880
Here's how to open a Christmas club account: https://www.thebalancemoney.com/what-is-a-christmas-club-account-5203164
Did you know that sales on Cyber Monday have set new records several years in a row? Between 2005 and 2010, sales doubled.
If you need any help budgeting, we have a calculator for you to use! Here's how to use it to improve your finances: https://www.thebalancemoney.com/budgeting-calculator-5120904
Do you want to learn more about the stock market? We put together the 10 best stock market books of 2022 for you. You're welcome! https://www.thebalancemoney.com/best-books-for-learning-about-stocks-4171823
From how Dow Futures works to when you can trade, here's what you need to know: https://www.thebalancemoney.com/what-are-dow-futures-and-how-do-they-work-358089
If you planned on skipping the turkey this year, it’s not the only meat that has gotten more expensive. The price of ham is up 9.1% from last year and will cost you about $4.54 per pound. https://www.thebalancemoney.com/turkey-and-potatoes-cost-17-percent-more-this-thanksgiving-6754479
In October, retail sales were $694.5 billion, up 1.3% from September and 8.3% from the same month last year. Here's how the retail industry impacts the economy: https://www.thebalancemoney.com/what-is-retailing-why-it-s-important-to-the-economy-3305718
The federal government provides employees with 11 paid holidays each year. Here's a list of the dates federal holidays are observed in 2023: https://www.thebalancemoney.com/holidays-paid-holidays-and-holiday-pay-2060447#toc-dates-of-federal-holidays-for-2023
Are you looking for money-saving hacks? We got you. Learn how you can start saving today: https://www.thebalancemoney.com/ways-to-save-money-this-year-2386116
Learn how to plan your finances like the pros with these 7 steps: https://www.thebalancemoney.com/the-steps-of-financial-planning-2466498
Renting your first apartment or buying your first home is an exciting occasion, but with it comes a lot of costs—like buying furniture for your space. Here's how to decorate your first apartment or home for cheap: https://www.thebalancemoney.com/dont-go-broke-decorating-your-first-apartment-2385936
Are you spending a lot on groceries? If so, these ideas will help you without using up as much time as extreme couponing. Here are 6 simple ways to save money on groceries: https://www.thebalancemoney.com/save-money-on-groceries-2385713
Renting your first apartment or buying your first home is an exciting occasion, but with it comes a lot of costs—like buying furniture for your space. How to decorate your first apartment or home for cheap: https://www.thebalancemoney.com/dont-go-broke-decorating-your-first-apartment-2385936
What are some money mistakes that you would never repeat?
It's that time of the year again when we start overspending on fall candles. 🍁
Board games can make learning about money fun, but it is important to pick the right match for the age. Here are the 7 best board games for teaching kids about money: https://www.thebalancemoney.com/best-board-games-for-teaching-kids-about-money-2085675
Here's how to make the most of your first paycheck: https://www.thebalancemoney.com/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-first-job-paycheck-1289812
When you realize you're running out of your Summer Fridays.
Gender parity is typically used to identify where women are not equal to men with regard to financial opportunities, but it includes comparisons of any one gender to another. Here's how gender parity works in finance. https://www.thebalance.com/what-is-gender-parity-in-finance-5270168 #WomensEqualityDay
It's Women's Equality Day but women’s average earnings run at a far bigger deficit to men’s. https://www.thebalance.com/equal-pay-for-women-far-from-it-for-these-jobs-5222468
That Friday feeling!
The U.S. economy and how it works: https://www.thebalance.com/how-does-the-u-s-economy-work-4056835
Even kids are starting to worry about how they're going to pay for college. (via CNBC: Make It)
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