Do you have renters insurance? Have you ever even heard of it? If not, you’re certainly not alone as surveys have found that less than 40% of those who rent carry a renters insurance policy. When you consider the fact that 95% of home owners have homeowners insurance, it’s clear...
One of the less talked about but potentially lucrative aspects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that passed through Congress last year was a 20% tax deduction for pass-through businesses. Meant to give sole propreitorships and the self-employed a tax break similar to what larger corporations saw with the...
Despite warnings from economists and analysts that growth would be coming to an end, home prices rose once again in June of this year. In fact the 0.7 monthly increase marked the 14th consecutive month that prices had either stayed flat or risen. Moreover the 6.8% year over year growth...
Years after they first took a shine to the concept of mobile payments on their way to leading the space, Starbucks has announced that it is turning its attention to cryptocurrencies next. Last week the ubiquitous coffee chain announced that it — along with BCG, Microsoft, and others — would be working with...
One of the benefits of writing about personal finance is that, when I find myself in frustrating financial situations, I at least enjoy the silver lining of getting an article out of it. This is what I had to remind myself of yesterday as I spent a nice chunk of...
Just when you thought small business optimism couldn't climb any higher, a recent study finds it's actually grown once again. In fact the latest rise has pushed optimism to a new record high. Of course, as we've discussed before, this good news comes with some bad. This latest small business optimism...
This year an estimated 79 million Americans are expected to utilize peer to peer (P2P) payments services, marking a 24% increase over 2017. With this growing popularity, the P2P landscape has evolved in recent months — including the revelation that Zelle is now leading the pack after overtaking Venmo. Now...
It’s time again for my favorite feature here on Dyer News: a look at my top 10 personal finance articles of the month. July saw a diverse slate of topics on the docket, from some basic tips for growing your savings and spending less, to more specific advice on investing...
Do you have renters insurance? Have you ever even heard of it? If not, you’re certainly not alone as surveys have found that less than 40% of those who rent carry a renters insurance policy. When you consider the fact that 95% of home owners have homeowners insurance, it’s clear...
Let’s take a look at what you need to know about buying an existing business, including how to find business for sale, the pros and cons of this approach, how franchise opportunities differ from acquisitions, and what to consider once you do take the reigns.
The process of selling your home can often include just as many if not more considerations than buying. Among those decisions is determining what you can do to ensure you get the best price for your property.
Are you thinking about moving because of a new job or just need a change in scenery? Follow these tips to save money, reduce headaches, and make your move as painless as possible.
In recent years, universal basic income has been discussed by several notable figures, including Silicon Valley totems Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg as well as political notables like Barack Obama and Bernie Sanders. Yet, while you might assume that, based on those names, UBI was strictly a progressive platform issue,...