Articles by Rebecca Lake
2018 Tax Deductions Changes for Freelancers
Learn all about the changes to tax deductions for freelancers in 2018 after President Trump and Congress passed a new tax reform bill into law. Find out which expenses are tax-deductible and which deductions are no longer available to those who work for themselves.
Rebecca Lake
5 Life-Saving Money Rules for New College Graduates [Infographic]
You can learn a lot of things in college but Personal Finance 101 typically isn't one...
Survey: Taylor Swift Gives Presidential Candidates a Run for Their Money
Celebrities have the power to influence the different products Americans use,...
Report: 28% of Americans Wouldn’t Marry Someone Who Had Debt
Bringing baggage into a marriage isn’t uncommon but it can be a huge problem when it’s financial rather than emotional.
Rebecca Lake
Survey: Nearly Half of Americans Would Give Up Intimacy to Be Debt-Free
When you’re dealing with student loans, credit cards or a car loan, being in debt can make life a little less rosy. Paying it off is no picnic either.
Rebecca Lake
Report: Nearly Half of Millennials Aren’t Saving a Dime for Retirement
Millennials are under an enormous amount of financial pressure, particularly where...
Report: Americans See a Bleak Financial Future Under Donald Trump
Election season is in full swing and Donald Trump has managed to score some...
Report: Hidden Fees Are #1 Consumer Complaint
Everyone has their financial pet peeves. But, hidden fees seem to the number one complaint among others of course.
Rebecca Lake
Survey: 63% of Americans Would Save a $100K Jackpot
A survey reveals what Americans would do if they won the lottery jackpot of $100,000. Emergency funds, investing, a home, and debt were among the options.
Rebecca Lake
Survey: 62% of Americans Put Spare Change to Good Use
Loose change has a lot more spending power than you might think and a recent...