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IRS Offer in Compromise: Everything You Need to Know 02/16/2023 07:00pm • If you find yourself with an unmanageable amount of tax debt, consider applying for an IRS offer in compromise, a program that allows you to settle your debt for less than the amount you owe. These offers can be a huge help to individuals who are struggling to pay their debts, but they're hard to sc Low-Stress Jobs 02/15/2023 07:00pm • The least stressful jobs that offer good work-life balanceWith the pandemic continuing in 2023, and the possibility of a recession that could mean slower job growth, higher inflation and rising interest rates, jobs with a lower educational cost to get started, as well as better work-life balance, ar How to Get a 401(k) Match for Your Student Loan Payment 02/15/2023 07:00pm • Those who have an overwhelming amount of student loan debt are often unable to contribute to a 401(k) plan and qualify for a valuable 401(k) match. The SECURE 2.0 Act, which was signed into law by President Joe Biden on Dec. 29, 2022, allows eligible employees to receive a 401(k) match if they are m Preparing High School Students to Become Teachers 02/15/2023 07:00pm • Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, many schools and districts were dealing with teacher shortages. In the 2021-2022 school year, some states had more than 3,000 unfilled teacher positions, according to data gathered by researchers at Kansas State University and the University of Illinois Urbana-Cham Free Services and Stuff to Take Advantage of Now 02/15/2023 07:00pm • Whether cash is tight or not, it always makes sense to avoid overpaying for the things you want or need. When you do need to be careful with your money, however, taking advantage of what's available for free is important. Free things can expand or refine your budget and help you get the most out of 9 Best Small-Cap Stocks to Buy in 2023 02/15/2023 07:00pm • The stock market's volatility continues. With many large S&P 500 firms posting weakened earnings and challenging outlooks for 2023, investors are approaching many of America's corporate giants with extra caution. However, there are alternatives to investments in these behemoth companies. Oftenti Is a Joint Credit Card Right for You? 02/15/2023 07:00pm • Families tend to share a lot, and in many cases this includes bank accounts and mortgages. This often means joint accounts, but can your family also have a joint credit card? Although joint accounts exist, they aren't common. If you find a joint credit card you like, make sure you know how it works Survey: Nearly 45% Had Credit Card Debt Before Paying for a Wedding 02/14/2023 07:00pm • An early February survey by U.S. Â鶹´«Ã½ shows that almost five in 10 respondents had existing credit card debt before spending money on a wedding. More survey highlights-- To pay for the wedding, 25.6% carried a balance on a credit card and 11.5% used a personal loan.-- Over 34% say they disregarded t 7 Best Dividend ETFs to Buy Now 02/14/2023 07:00pm • Picking the right dividend stocks is no easy task. First, you have to find a company that pays a decent yield that is better than the typical S&P 500 constituent. Then, you have to make sure that dividend is sustainable and, in the best of worlds, growing steadily. Even if you find these two fac How Much Can I Borrow for College? 02/13/2023 07:00pm • The cost of attending college continues to rise, and for many students, paying for their education requires borrowing. A variety of federal student loans are available through the U.S. Department of Education, while private loans are offered by banks and other lenders. Each loan comes with a differe What Credit Score Do You Need for a Personal Loan? 02/13/2023 07:00pm • If you need a personal loan, you may be relieved to know that you can find options no matter your credit score. Lenders consider more than credit score for approval, and many do not set minimum credit score requirements, says Jeff Keltner, senior vice president of business development at online lend What Personal Loan Term Length Should You Choose? 02/09/2023 07:00pm • Personal loans are like a lending Swiss Army knife: Their versatility means that, no matter what your financial goal is, you can usually find one that fits your needs. But with so many personal loan term lengths available, how do you choose the best one? Your ideal loan term length will be the one t 15 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy Now 02/08/2023 07:00pm • You can still bank at least a 3% yield with these income stocks.The stock market is off to a good start this year. There are some signs of life, particularly in the industries that were hardest hit in 2022. That said, plenty of economic uncertainty remains. The Federal Reserve has more work left to 7 Best Natural Gas Stocks to Buy in 2023 02/08/2023 07:00pm • Natural gas prices have been falling because of relatively warm weather in Europe and the U.S. But the commodity's price is quite volatile and shouldn't be the sole reason for investing in companies that produce natural gas. For longer-term investors, the supply-demand fundamentals for the commodity How to Avoid Dropping Out of College 02/08/2023 07:00pm • When students head off to college, few probably think about the possibility of dropping out. But recent data shows that becomes the reality for many. In fall 2022, just over 18 million students were enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities. But at the current graduation rate, millions of those stu
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