Personal Finances
How to Deposit a Check Made Out to a Deceased Person
There was a huge debacle this year with the stimulus checks. The government sent out quite a few checks made out to a deceased person. Family members were distraught because of the unexpected reminders of their loved one. Moreover, they were confused by what to do with these checks. Stimulus checks are different from other […]
How to Pay for Plastic Surgery With Bad Credit
Doctors perform Millions of plastic surgeries each year. Sometimes they are financed through beauty loans, but not everyone has good credit. If this is your situation, all hope is not lost. There are ways to pay for plastic surgery with bad credit. Yes, it may be hard to get a loan through traditional means, but […]
What Are the Benefits for Partial Unemployment?
COVID-19 has changed so many different aspects of our lives. In particular, employment has changed. Many people are now unemployed or partially unemployed. People who have never had to face this situation are curious about the benefits for partial unemployment. It’s tough to navigate, but the answers are out there. What is Partial Unemployment? As […]
How to Make a Budget by Paycheck?
Have you ever had that uneasy feeling of counting down the days to payday because you have more months left than you actually have money? It’s definitely not a good feeling to be uncomfortable with your money and feel as if you are just a slave to that paycheck. So, one of the ways that […]
Fast ways to save money
If you’re the kind of person that gets to the end of each month and is afraid to check your bank balance, you’re not alone. Fear of checking on your finances and relying on pay day to make everything alright again is a relatively common feature of modern life. That’s why we’re going to look […]
Is a Professional Organizer Worth The Expense?
Have you hopped on the decluttering and organizing trend? Perhaps you’ve seen the Netflix shows featuring Marie Kondo and The Home Edit. If so, you might wonder if getting a professional organizer to help you clean out your home or office is worth the cost. Professional organizers don’t come cheap. But they do come with […]
Can You Refuse to Show Your Id for Credit Card Purchases?
Many of us are shopping these days for essential items and leisure items to keep us entertained while we are still amid a shutdown. When you go out to the store, you will probably be tempted to use your credit card. At checkout, they may ask for your Id. In some cases, you may wonder […]
Can You Receive Both SSI and SSDI?
The Social Security Administration offers two different types of benefit programs: SSI and SSDI. You can receive both SSI and SSDI. However, each program has its own requirements. You have to meet those requirements independently to qualify for either (or both) form of benefits. What is SSI? Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a monthly benefit […]
Use ‘Em or Lose ‘Em: Do Food Stamps Expire?
Most people find that they go through food stamps too quickly to worry about whether there’s a “use them or lose them” rule. But it turns out that this benefit expires at a certain point if unused.
How Much Halloween Candy Should You Buy This Year?
Do you have a Halloween candy budget? If not, then you should. It’s important to account for all annual expenses, even the little ones. That said, your usual Halloween candy budget might differ this year. After all, Halloween doesn’t look the same during a pandemic. What is a Halloween Candy Budget? If you really want […]