Often, they go to TurboTax, which offers free tax filing services for its customers. However, Intuit, the owner of TurboTax, has been ordered to pay $141 million to its customers who used their services to file their income tax returns from 2016 to 2018.
by Sheena AllenOf course, it is easier said than done but living a healthier lifestyle comes with many financial benefits. You have heard it before, 'health is wealth' and it truly is. Having good health is one of the greatest assets you can attain.
by Sha'Kreshia TerrellFiling your taxes can be a stressful time, even more, if the budget is tight! Here are ten resources to research for tax season!
by Nadia C. VanderhallA recent study was conducted by economists at MIT, the University of California, Berkeley, the London School of Economics, and the University of Cologne. The study results showed that workers of low wages or underpaid wages believe that other workers doing the same work are making similar incomes. More workers would quit or ask for raises if they had access to information about other workers’ wages, claims an Economist at UC Berkeley.
by Viviana VazquezAccording to data released by the Common App, undergraduate college applications are up 22%, compared to pre-pandemic rates. However, 60% of college applicants come from affluent communities, while only 5% are from low-income backgrounds.
by Viviana VazquezWith the holiday season approaching, millions of people will be conducting their holiday purchases soon. However, a recent report by Deloitte showcased that 11.5% of consumers will not be partaking in the holiday shopping season due to these reasons.
by Viviana VazquezA record number of 4.3 million workers left their jobs in August. ‘The Great Resignation,’ as many call it, has continued through the last couple of months, empowering many to resign from their jobs in search of something better.
by Viviana VazquezOn August 1, 2021, the eviction moratorium expired, causing uncertainty for millions of households and tenants who had been protected from eviction processes under federal law during the COVID-19 pandemic.
by Sheena AllenIf you are either an upcoming or current college student, you should constantly be looking at scholarships and grants as your first choice to pay for college instead of setting for student loans. After all, free money over student loan debt wins every time.
by Viviana VazquezWhen you look at your paycheck, and you see various deductions regarding social security and state taxes, among other taxes, you may start to wonder where all your money is going. Financial literacy includes understanding paycheck deductions and becoming attuned to your money.
by CapWayAll college students should have health insurance. In case you have a medical emergency, you don’t want to be stuck paying a ton of bills. Your college or university typically provides health insurance and a health facility (for non-life-threatening concerns), and even 2-year colleges offer medical plans.
by Nailah Herbert