Numerous hiccups in the rollout of the updated Free Application for Federal Student Aid have upended this year’s financial aid award season. Technological issues during the soft launch of the application at the end of December meant many students and their families may have struggled just to submit the form from the time of its … Read more
Noah Kagan’s book “Million Dollar Weekend” isn’t about getting rich quick. The multimillionaire founder and CEO of discount software firm AppSumo would be the first to tell you that he didn’t become wealthy overnight. But by acting quickly and decisively when he realized he had a good idea on his hands, he put himself in … Read more
If you’re lucky enough to get a year-end bonus, choosing what to do with the windfall of cash isn’t always an easy decision. For most employees, their income is paid out every two weeks or monthly, which is usually just enough to cover fixed monthly expenses like rent or car payments. A bonus is different, … Read more
The Powerball jackpot has steadily risen over the holidays and is now $760 million ahead of Saturday’s draw — the sixth largest ever, according to the Multi-State Lottery Association. But not all winners will take home the same amount of money. If someone wins the current jackpot, the take-home amount could vary by as much … Read more
With electric vehicle prices declining amid a glut of unsold inventory on dealer’s lots, you should be able to find a bargain on a zero-emission car in 2024. That’s because of supply and demand: Even with enticing federal and state tax credits worth thousands of dollars, consumer demand for EVs has simply not kept up … Read more
