If you own a credit card, it’s important to know how it works, and one of the perks of having a credit card is consumer protection. For example, you can dispute the charge with your credit card company if you have a billing error or fraudulent charge.
by Sha'Kreshia TerrellFinancial decisions like purchasing a cell phone or applying to rent an apartment or house will require you to have your credit score in good standing. A low credit score can also allow lenders to charge you a higher upfront cost or pay more money because you aren’t considered creditworthy.
by Matin VarshochiCredit ghosts are people who have no credit score, but they could improve their financial situation by building credit. Here's what is a credit ghost and what to know if you are one.
by Sha'Kreshia TerrellThe USD and Euro are nearing parity, meaning that their bank notes could be used internationally without a change in purchasing power.
by Matin VarshochiA recent class-action lawsuit has led to a settlement of approximately $7.5 billion for student loan borrowers who claim the Department of Education, under the Trump administration, had intentionally not followed regulations implemented by the Obama administration, which led to many people having their debt relief claims denied.
by Matin VarshochiRecently, the Chief Executive Officer of Tesla and SpaceX, Elon Musk, received a class-action lawsuit regarding his role in promoting Dogecoin on social media. The main plaintiff, Keith Johnson filed the lawsuit, alleging that Musk manipulated the coin's value and designed a pyramid scheme for personal gain. Due to the serious allegations against Musk, he is being sued for $258 billion.
by Matin VarshochiElon Musk, founder and CEO of the electric car manufacturer Tesla, became the largest shareholder in the social media company Twitter. Musk, worth an estimated $282 billion, purchased 73 million shares to give him a 9.2% stake in the company.
by Sheena AllenNFTs have become increasingly popular over the past couple of months, and because of their rising popularity, more people have begun selling these digital items on blockchains. This is how you can begin minting and selling NFTs too.
by Viviana VazquezThe Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has decided to begin taxing cryptocurrency profits as many did not report having crypto assets, leading to them understating their income and the amount of taxes paid.
by Viviana VazquezPreviously, nearly 56% of high school graduates had filled out their FAFSA applications prior to the pandemic. However, once the pandemic hit and all education was forced to be done remotely, the percentage saw a fall to 53%.
by Viviana VazquezOn Jan. 24, 2022, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) began accepting and processing 2021 income tax returns. During this period, individuals can begin their individual tax returns and can hope for a chance of receiving their tax returns within 21 days.
by Matin Varshochi