Trending

Personal Finance

Latest Updates

Extra $400 unemployment benefit - could Trump’s executive order help the 30% of jobless Americans who fear big debt?

Extra $400 unemployment benefit - could Trump’s executive order help the 30% of jobless Americans who fear big debt?

By Tim Leonard

News Time, money and the law are all potentially against the new program of support, as 49% of those out-of-work label their finances as being at very high risk.

Save $289 a month by refinancing your mortgage - make sure you don’t miss out

Save $289 a month by refinancing your mortgage - make sure you don’t miss out

By Tim Leonard

15 million US homeowners could switch to a lower mortgage rate and save money, as home affordability improves too.

Buxfer review

Buxfer Review

By Lori Fairbanks

Review Buxfer personal finance software is good for budgeting and managing and has a great app too.

U.S. home sales shrug off COVID-19 impact - here’s how home buyers can take advantage

U.S. home sales shrug off COVID-19 impact - here’s how home buyers can take advantage

By Tim Leonard

News Cheap mortgage loans and desire to relocate help push pending home sales 16.6% higher in June.

The states with the highest credit card debt - how to take control of your debt

The states with the highest credit card debt, and advice on how to avoid money trouble

By Tim Leonard

News Credit card borrowing is set to soar by $80 billion this year, with those living in Alaska owing the most, and Iowa the least. Here's how borrowers can tackle their debt.

Best tax software 2020: Get help with your tax returns

Best tax software 2020: Get help with your tax returns

By Paul Oswell, Tim Leonard

Buying Guide Find the best tax software to take the hassle out of filing and potentially save money too.

New unemployment program put forward in Senate - here’s everything you need know

New unemployment program put forward in Senate - here’s everything you need know

By Tim Leonard

Republicans propose maximum 70% wage replacement insurance benefit in place of lapsed $600-a-week enhancement.

Second stimulus check proposed by Senators - here's all you need to know

Second stimulus check proposed by Senators - here's all you need to know

By Tim Leonard

News The HEALS Act would provide a second stimulus check for up to $1,200, and expand eligibility to all dependents, but still needs final approval.

As the $600 unemployment program ends, this is how it could impact you

As the $600 unemployment program ends, this is how it could impact you

By Tim Leonard

The loss of additional unemployment benefits will hurt workers in some states much more than in others. Here’s how to prepare for a sudden drop in income.

The five states that have suffered the most financial damage from coronavirus, and why

The five states that have suffered the most financial damage from coronavirus, and why

By Tim Leonard

Pandemic related mortgage delinquency and unemployment is hitting residents of New Jersey the most, and Idaho the least. Here's how homeowners can combat the threat.

U.S. eviction bans are ending: here’s what to do if you’re struggling with your rent

U.S. eviction bans are ending: here’s what to do if you’re struggling with your rent

By Tim Leonard

Up to 40 million Americans are at risk of losing their home as federal moratorium on evictions lapses.

Standard Legal will making software review

Standard Legal will making software review

By Nicole Johnston

REVIEW Standard Legal integrates into Adobe Reader, making it easy to create and preview your document as you go.

Report finds credit builder loans could improve credit scores - here’s how

Report finds credit builder loans could improve credit scores - here’s how

By Tim Leonard

News The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says CBLs can increase likelihood of establishing a credit record and improve credit scores for those without debt.

Mortgage rates fall below 3% for the first time - here’s how homeowners can take advantage

Mortgage rates fall below 3% for the first time - here’s how homeowners can take advantage

By Tim Leonard

An average monthly saving of $283 awaits for those who refinance their mortgage now.

Best online will maker 2020

Best online will maker 2020: Software for creating wills

By Paul Oswell

Buying Guide The best online will maker is the affordable and convenient way to ensure your finances are managed as you wish on your passing.

US housing market in recovery as home buyers return - how to take advantage of the upturn

US housing market in recovery as home buyers return - how to take advantage of the upturn

By Tim Leonard

The property market is bouncing back but coronavirus has changed the priorities of many buyers and sellers.

49% of American household incomes disrupted by coronavirus - here’s what you could do to limit the damage

49% of American household incomes disrupted by coronavirus - here’s what you could do to limit the damage

By Tim Leonard

News As 76% worry about the damage a further outbreak could do to their finances, we consider the options available to those affected.

Final call for tax-filers - here's our last-minute tax-filing advice

Final call for tax-filers - here's our last-minute tax-filing advice

By Tim Leonard

How taxpayers can still beat the July 15 deadline and what could happen if you don't.

Payday loan safeguards removed - here's the better alternatives to small dollar loans

Payday loan safeguards removed - here are the better alternatives to small dollar loans

By Tim Leonard

News Concern voiced over the removal of payday loan restrictions intended to protect consumers.

Americans have one week to claim $1.5 billion in tax refunds - here’s how you can claim yours

Americans have one week to claim $1.5 billion in tax refunds - here’s how you can claim yours

By Tim Leonard

News 1.4 million U.S. taxpayers must file their 2016 tax return by July 15 or miss out on their refund.