by ezTaxReturn Expert Staff | Jul 29, 2022 | Personal Finance
Reading Time: 3 minutesAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 1.1 million employees were paid at or below the federal minimum wage in 2021. This represents 1.4% of all hourly paid workers, most of whom are between the ages of 16 and 25. The federal minimum...
by ezTaxReturn Expert Staff | Jun 30, 2022 | Personal Finance
Reading Time: 3 minutesMany people have busy lives. They’re working long hours, chauffeuring kids to activities and trying to cross things off their to-do list. As a result, some people are willing to spend more on things that save time and make their lives easier. ...
by ezTaxReturn Expert Staff | Jun 30, 2022 | Personal Finance
Reading Time: 2 minutesDeciding how much to tip can be confusing because the rules vary based on the service you receive. Typically, you’ll want to leave 15 to 20 percent of the pretax bill as a tip at restaurants. However, your obligation may be a lot lower or...
by ezTaxReturn Expert Staff | May 26, 2022 | Personal Finance
Reading Time: 2 minutesEverything seems to be so much more expensive now. Housing, food, car and gas prices are rising; and people are struggling to keep up. While you can’t control the increase in prices, there are things you can do to ease the burden. Review your...
by ezTaxReturn Expert Staff | May 26, 2022 | Personal Finance
Reading Time: 2 minutesNo one has flawless spending habits. As much as we’d like to think we have our finances under control, even the most budget-conscious person overspends sometimes. Here are some ways you may be wasting money and how to stop. Forgetting to...
by ezTaxReturn Expert Staff | Apr 30, 2022 | Personal Finance
Reading Time: 4 minutesNobody is perfect. Sometimes we drop the ball when it comes to our finances. Maybe you haven’t checked your credit score in years or occasionally pay bills late. We’re not saying that either one is acceptable, but it happens. What’s more...