How to Open a Small Business Bank Account
If you’re just starting a business or you have been in business for years, having a dedicated business bank account is essential. A bank account is critical for all financial matters such as business expenses, employee paychecks, taxes, and more. Why do you need a business account? Opening a separate bank account for business transactions…
This is How Many Immigrants are Employed in Finance-Related Fields
Foreign-born workers provide a lot of value to many industries across the country. From food prep and serving, healthcare, legal, and education industries, you can find the power of foreign-born workers in any industry. The amount of foreign-born workers becoming employed in our workforce is increasing, which causes a change in foreign-born employment across industries….
Turn off the TV: The Opportunity Cost of Watching Your Favorite Shows
We all wish we could get paid to sit on our couches and watch TV. Unfortunately, life doesn’t work that way. We’ve all been there, binge-watching our favorite shows for hours upon hours. But have you ever thought about all the money you are losing while watching your favorite sitcom or rom-com? Finty, a credit…
The Truth About Funding Your Wedding
If you’ve ever thought about your future and getting married, you’ve probably thought about having the perfect wedding. Everyone wants all their loved ones in attendance, an open bar, delicious food, and beautiful decorations. However, there is a high price that comes with all of those things — literally. Studies show that millennials spend more…
Your Commute to Work is Costing You More Than You Think
When you’re planning for your annual budget, you probably account for things such as rent, groceries, utilities, gas, etc. But there are often fees hiding that you’ll forget to account for that could ruin your perfectly laid out financial plan. If you drive to work every day, one of these hidden financial losses could be…
Making the Move: How Much Does It Actually Cost?
Everyone knows that moving can be a financial burden. There are the obvious expenses: a realtor to sell your current home, the cost of moving trucks and movers, and, of course, the cost of financing a new home. However, there are also other costs that people may not realize at first: the time you have…
Personal Finance for Main St
When residents of Main St look for news on how the economy is performed that day, it's often reported in terms of how the "Dow" or the S&P 500 performed that day. So what is the Dow? Ditto for the S&P 500?