At long last, the end of 2020 is now in sight. Ahead of 2021's arrival, this week the Internal Revenue Service revealed a number of changes that will impact the 2021 tax year. This includes making inflation adjustment to key parts of the tax code including marginal tax rate brackets,...
Believe it or not, credit scores are now at the highest level they've ever been. This week, FICO revealed that the average credit score in the United States reached 711 as of July. The new average is five points higher than what was seen one year ago and three points...
When COVID-19 lockdowns began in March of this year, many Americans understandably stocked up on groceries as uncertainty grew. Yet, with current crisis now in its sixth month, it seems that many shoppers are still spending more at the supermarket. According to a survey by LendingTree, adults are seeing their...
With financial education mostly lacking in public school systems, it's often up to parents to instill good money habits in their children. Of course, complicating that goal is the fact that most of today's transactions occur digitally, making it difficult for kids and teens to fully grasp some financial concepts....
Believe it or not, Election Day 2020 is now less than a month away. More accurately, ballots are already being cast in several states, either in person or by mail. As we've seen, these final days can hold many surprises, but one thing is certain: finance will be a top...
It’s time again for one of my favorite features here on Dyer News: a look at the top 10 personal finance articles of the month. This month, we'll start by looking at the topic of investing. Then, we'll fast forward to retirement as well as explore financial freedom in general....
Despite the economic hardships that abound, it seems that many Americans are actually managing to eliminate some of their most expensive debts. According to WalletHub's latest data, U.S. consumers paid down a total of $118 billion in credit card debt during the first half of 2020, amounting to an all-time...
It’s time again for one of my favorite features here on Dyer News: a look at the top 10 personal finance articles of the month. To kick things off, we'll turn to the topic of minimalism. Then, we'll look at both money and time, followed by some personal accounts that...