The Investor’s Blog

Living in a one-income household is like being a gymnast walking on a balance beam. You have absolutely no margin for error, and the slightest misstep can spell disaster. The tens of millions of jobs lost to the COVID-19 pandemic have left millions of families surviving as one-income households for the first time. That’s a…
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The possibility of student loan forgiveness is on the horizon, so should you stop making payments on your own loans? That depends, but let’s take a look at where we stand so far: On the campaign trail, then-candidate Joe Biden promised to wipe out at least $10,000 for student loan borrowers. Now that he’s president,…
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Grocery delivery startup Dumpling is taking on Instacart and Shipt — and the whole gig economy — by offering grocery delivery drivers an entirely new moneymaking model. Thanks to a surge in demand as a result of the pandemic, grocery delivery apps are more popular than ever. Since last March, Instacart and Shipt have hired…
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When it comes to the state of our finances, the pandemic has not affected us all equally. Personal finance expert Suze Orman describes it as creating a situation of haves and have-nots. Some people have actually prospered over the past year with lowered spending and the bonus of stimulus money. Others are barely keeping their…
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Most people go to college to land a good job, but because of skyrocketing tuition costs, several major employers are flipping the script by offering jobs that lead to college. Chipotle, Disney, Starbucks and Walmart all offer education programs that will not just reimburse a capped amount of tuition but directly pay for your degree…
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You can buy shampoo for $3 and you can buy it for $30. They’ll both get the job done — so what’s the difference? Do you really need to spend a small fortune to get good results, or is it possible to find inexpensive shampoo that leaves your hair healthy and happy? We spoke to…
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If you’ve ever searched for a home to buy, you know the first step is mortgage pre-approval — and in today’s competitive market, you likely need to have it before you even put in an offer. But if you’re like one-fifth of Americans, an error on your credit report could mean banks could be scared…
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Discovering that you owe the IRS money is never a good feeling. If you’re staring down a tax bill you can’t afford to pay from 2020, you’re no doubt in good company. Countless people have turned to gig work to survive, which can result in surprise tax bills. Expanded jobless benefits have been a lifeline…
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Have you ever heard of investing in Treasury bills? We bet most of you haven’t — but that’s because Treasury bills are not usually an investment strategy for everyday people (and no, they’re not the bonds your grandma used to give you). But here’s why we think they should be: U.S. Treasury bills (T-bills) are…
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Filing taxes in the United States could be free and simple for everyone — if only tax prep companies weren’t lobbying to keep it so complicated. Reporter Jessica Huseman pointed out this frustrating truth in a 2017 story for ProPublica, which resurfaces and regains steam each year around tax time — this year with a…
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The resurgence of Pokemon has young adults rummaging through their closets in hopes of finding their old collection of trading cards.  And, if they’re lucky, a rare card that could make them a fortune. The 1997 Japanese anime-turned-trading-card-game-turned-video-game series holds a special place in the hearts of ‘90s kids, who cherished the furry creatures with…
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You may have seen ads saying you can invest in Google or Amazon for as little as $1. You may have wondered: Is this legit? It’s understandable if your spidey senses are triggered here. A single share of Google parent company Alphabet costs over $2,100 as of Feb. 18, 2021. A share of Amazon would…
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