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529 plans are way more flexible than people realize, and if you know the rules, there are smart ways to use those funds without getting hit with penalties. Considering that as of June 2024, there were 16.8 million 529 plan accounts in the U.S., holding a total of $508 billion in savings, it’s clear this…
Taxes are a headache. Audits are worse. Nobody wants to deal with the IRS sending a letter, asking for records, and possibly demanding more money. But is an audit something most people should actually worry about? My CPA friend Bo from The Crunch has gone through IRS audit data to separate fact from fiction. Bo…
Ever feel like your money just disappears? It’s not the big splurges that hurt the most, it’s the little habits that drain your account without you noticing. These small leaks add up fast, making it harder to save, invest, or even just breathe easier financially. A study found that 28.2% of Netflix users in the…
Money isn’t just about earning, it’s about keeping it. Some risks are worth taking, but plenty of financial mistakes will cost you more than you realize. The problem is, most people don’t see the damage until it’s too late. A recent survey found that three in five adults have made expensive financial mistakes due to…
Every single day, we make choices that shape our financial future, often without even realizing it. The little choices about what you spend, save, or even ignore might seem minor at the moment, but over time, they add up in ways you can’t imagine. Wealth isn’t about what you earn, but how you manage what…
You might’ve heard whispers about the “Buy, Borrow, Die” strategy. Sounds like something only billionaires in boardrooms talk about, right? But it’s not. It’s a perfectly legal play hiding in plain sight, used by people who know exactly how to bend the tax code without breaking it. While most people grind for decades, taxed on…
Money habits aren’t just personal choices, they’re passed down, picked up, and followed without question. Some build wealth, others drain it. The problem is, most people don’t stop to ask if the financial lessons they’ve inherited still make sense. Nearly 70% of wealthy families lose their fortune by the second generation, and 90% by the…
Checking accounts do more than hold money until bills are due. Most people use them without thinking, missing out on features that could save cash, cut fees, and even add extra perks. Banks won’t go out of their way to tell you, but the benefits are there if you know where to look. A recent…
Finances control more of life than most people realize. The difference between stress and freedom often comes down to money decisions made years earlier. Waiting too long to get serious about financial stability is a mistake that’s hard to fix later. Only 44% of Americans have at least three months of expenses saved. That means…
