In August, 58.8% of home offers written by Redfin agents faced competition—a record low for 2021, according to a new report from Redfin real estate brokerage. That's down from a revised rate of 62.1% in July and a peak of 74.3% in April. It's also slightly lower than the August 2020 bidding-war [...]
Inflation. We're all aware that prices tend to go up over time. This increase in the cost of goods and services is known as inflation and plays a bigger role in your finances than you may realize. What follows are some tips you may consider to manage your money during [...]
The Internal Revenue Service reminds people that Sept. 15, 2021, is the deadline for the third quarter of estimated tax payments. This generally applies to people who are self-employed and some investors, retirees, and those who may not normally have taxes withheld from their paycheck by their employers. The U.S. [...]
Wynn Las Vegas is on a roll as it was once again named the No. 1 hotel in Las Vegas for the second consecutive year on the Travel + Leisure 2021 World's Best Awards list, which honors the top hotels, travel destinations, and companies worldwide, as rated by its readers. Throughout the past year, Wynn [...]
Did you know September is National Preparedness Month? With the height of hurricane season here and the ongoing threat of wildfires in some parts of the country, the Internal Revenue Service reminds everyone to develop an emergency preparedness plan. All taxpayers, from individuals to organizations and businesses, should take time [...]
If you're in the market for a new ride, U.S. News & World Report, unveiled the Best Labor Day Car Deals for 2021. Whether it's a foreign make or one manufactured here in the US, the Labor Day holiday is a good time to purchase a new vehicle. So, in between [...]
The Internal Revenue Service reports interest rates will remain the same for the calendar quarter beginning Oct. 1, 2021. The rates will be: 3% for overpayments (2% in the case of a corporation); 0.5 % for the portion of a corporate overpayment exceeding $10,000; 3% percent for underpayments; and 5% [...]
With the average student loan debt reaching $37,000 per borrower, a new report on "2021’s States with the Most and Least Student Debt" shows which U.S. states lead the pack. To determine the states that are friendliest toward student-loan debtors, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia [...]
Individual Retirement Arrangements, or IRAs, provide tax incentives for people to make investments that can provide financial security for their retirement. These accounts can be set up with a bank or other financial institution, a life insurance company, mutual fund, or stockbroker, according to a news release. Here's a basic [...]
Are you ready to travel with Fido or Fluffy? Here's some important info to help. New research from Motel 6 reveals that as Americans are hitting the roads, they will be doing so with their pets, as the majority (54%) of cat and dog owners noted they plan to travel [...]
