How to Speed Clean Your Home in 30 Minutes
Not everyone is a neat freak. Some people just pick up their mess and hide it in a closet before guests arrive. While that is a temporarily fix, you’ll be much better off speed cleaning your home. The key is to have a simple routine you can complete in a short amount of time. ...
How to Go Sugar-Free Without Going Crazy
If you’re like most adults, you’re probably consuming too much sugar. The American Heart Association recommends that men eat no more than 36 grams (9 teaspoons) of added sugar per day. For women, it’s 25 grams (6 teaspoons) per day. However, the average adult actually consumes...
Answers to Your Questions About the Second Stimulus Check
After months of waiting, taxpayers are finally receiving a second stimulus check. Nearly 160 million Americans are eligible for the payment. Now that you know it’s coming, you may be wondering who qualifies? How much are you getting and when? Here are the answers to the most...
How to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Sixty-three percent of Americans have been living paycheck to paycheck since the pandemic began. However, COVID-19 isn’t entirely to blame. Forty-four percent of people say they were already living beyond their means before then. If you’re ready to break the cycle, there are...
What Is the Best Way to Prioritize Your Bills When Money’s Tight?
Many adults are having a hard time covering household expenses because of the pandemic and economic fallout. If you’re in a tough spot, you will need to decide which bills to pay promptly and which ones can wait. Here are the best ways to prioritize your bills when money's tight....
Creative Ways to Have a Romantic Date Night at Home
Having an occasional date night with your partner is important for your relationship. It helps you stay connected, increases intimacy, and keeps you from falling into a rut. Dinner at a fancy restaurant may be out of the question right now, but you can always have a romantic date...
Get a Federal Tax Refund Faster With Direct Deposit
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminds taxpayers that the fastest way to get their tax refund is by filing electronically and choosing direct deposit. Direct deposit is free, fast, simple, safe and secure. Taxpayers can even split their refund to have it deposited...
2021 Tax Filing Season Begins Feb. 12; IRS Outlines Steps to Speed Refunds During Pandemic
WASHINGTON ― The Internal Revenue Service announced that the nation's tax season will start on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, when the tax agency will begin accepting and processing 2020 tax year returns. The Feb. 12 start date for individual tax return filers allows the IRS time to do...