Key takeaways EV tax credits are credits you receive when you file your income taxes that can offset the cost of purchasing and owning an electric vehicle. Some EV tax credits apply specifically to the purchase and installation of home EV chargers. You may be able to receive other tax…

You’ve aced your interview. Great job! But there’s one last step to getting hired, and it’s tiny but mighty. If you really want to leave a lasting impression on your hiring manager, you’ll need to write a thank-you email after your interview. Following up with your hiring manager by sending…

Key takeaways Crypto rewards cards allow users to earn a percentage of their purchases back in U.S. dollars, which can then be converted to crypto. The appeal of these cards lies in the potential for the cryptocurrency to increase in value, but there is also the risk of it decreasing…

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Looking for a way to pay for a new car, buy that fancy new computer, or escape on a tropical getaway without saving up first? There’s a loan company eagerly waiting to front you the cost—but it’ll cost you. It’s called Upstart, and this digital…

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One day you’re walking across a stage in a cap and gown to receive your hard-earned diploma. And the next you’re forking over a chunk of your new paycheck to student loans. While you can’t go back in time and tell your freshman self to avoid student loans (and to…

Whether you’re a die-hard Christmas fan or you just want to make it through another painstaking family dinner, the holiday season can have some stressful moments. Between trying not to bust the budget on Christmas shopping, listening to Uncle Bobby’s conspiracy theories again, and navigating everyone else’s holiday expectations, the…

The word budget can get a bad rap. People think budgets are hard, time-consuming and restricting. But listen: The budget life is so worth it. Budgeting doesn’t tell you not to spend. It gives you permission to spend the right way—to show your money who’s in charge. (You.) And with EveryDollar, it’s way easier. Ready…

Christmas is the season of giving, but that doesn’t have to mean giving more of your money to your insurance company. Yes, we’re going to talk about insurance at Christmas because nothing fills the heart with good cheer like thoughts of dying, crashing your car, your house catching on fire,…

A partridge in a pear tree can’t really cost that much—can it? Well, you might be surprised by how expensive it would be to buy that single bird or any of the gifts from the classic Christmas song “The 12 Days of Christmas.” And let’s face it: We’ve all wondered just…

People love the idea of sitting back, doing nothing, and making money. You know it’s true. That’s why get-rich-quick schemes like cryptocurrency and nothing-down real estate have gotten so popular these days. Well, here’s one more thing you can add to that list: sports betting apps. If betting on sports…

The average American adult hasn’t made a new friend in five years.1 Five years! So, if you’re wondering how to make friends, you’re not alone. Why is making friends so hard? Because friendships are formed through shared experiences, in doing hard things together, which is why a lot of our ride…

Keeping up with your car maintenance probably isn’t the most thrilling item on your to-do list. But paying a little bit of routine attention (and cash) on your vehicle is completely worth it—for your safety and your savings. We’ve got 13 car maintenance tips that can keep your car out…

Credit Sesame’s personal finance news roundup December 21, 2024. Stories, news, politics and events impacting personal finance during the past week. U.S. household wealth rises in Q3 2024 The total net worth of American households posted its fourth consecutive quarterly increase in the third quarter of 2024. Household wealth grew…

Okay guys, picture this: Your parents have worked hard their whole lives and have a nice little nest egg set aside to enjoy their retirement years. Then one day, someone calls or emails them from the IRS or somewhere else super official-sounding, and your parents share private financial info with…