As the first day of school is right around the corner, many parents and children will be looking to purchase clothing, school supplies, and other essentials. To help parents out with these costly annual purchases, some states have school sales tax holidays, meaning certain items will be exempt from sales tax.

Back-to-school shopping can be stressful and expensive. The list of required school items seems to get bigger every year, and prices continue to rise. Here are some tips to save money on school supplies.

Missouri currently has approximately 6,527 homeless people, or around 1.13% of its population. As the state government wishes to lower this statistic, Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed a new bill earlier this month that will go into effect on January 1, 2023, criminalizing homelessness.

To become financially successful in the long run, one must make a series of smart decisions. As a person’s main goal should be to try and achieve financial independence, below are some tips that could help you expedite your financial success.

Buying a home is a big deal, so it is important to be financially prepared in advance. Here are nine steps to take to prepare yourself to become a homeowner.

Owning an investment property can help you earn incremental cash, increase savings on your tax return and build generational wealth. Read on to learn the four key steps for beginners to buy an investment property.

Teachers are slowly having more added to their plate and less given in return. If we want to stop teachers from burning out and leaving the classroom, we have to help. Here's how.

Every year, between January 1 and April 15, one must file tax returns with the federal government. To aid them with determining the amount of taxes owed for each applicant, the federal government uses income tax brackets to determine the effective tax rate.

A monetary tip is an incentive for workers within the service industry, such as a restaurant or hotel, who provide good service. When employees provide exceptional service at a sit-down restaurant, they receive a higher compensation after giving the total bill to the customer.

The Social Security Act, passed passed 86 years ago, is a key component of retirement income for nearly all individuals. Social security insurance also provides a safety net should a worker become disabled or a family lose their breadwinner.

On Wednesday, May 4, 2022, the Federal Reserve Bank announced they will be raising interest rates by a half-point. The rising rates have been at their highest point in more than 20 years, and the increased rates have caused the stock market to go into a frenzy, with the S&P 500 dropping by 3.5% the following day.