Category: Money

Protect Yourself from Auto Insurance Scams – GEICO

Are you likely to become a victim of an auto insurance scam one day? Very likely, and because those scams are perpetrated regularly on unassuming drivers, GEICO has recommendations that could help prevent you from becoming one of those victims. Scams or insurance fraud schemes are committed by criminals every...

Earn 5% Back When Shopping at Whole Foods Market Using the Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Card

Amazon.com, Inc., Chase, and Whole Foods Market announced that Amazon Rewards Visa Cardmembers can now enjoy even more rewards when shopping at Whole Foods Market on everything from animal welfare-rated meat to sustainably caught wild and responsibly farmed seafood to a vast selection of local, Whole Trade® and organic produce....

Owners of starter homes across the country gain equity faster

Owners of starter homes across the country are gaining equity faster than other homeowners because demand for entry-level homes continues to grow faster than supply. The phenomenon – which has become more pronounced over the past few years — underscores the power of homeownership to build wealth, particularly among the...

Competitive 2018 Spring for Homebuyers – Redfin

Home prices increased 7.8 percent year over year in January, according to Redfin . The median sale price was $280,500  across the markets Redfin services. Sales were down 7.9 percent annually as the ongoing inventory shortage showed no signs of ending. The number of homes for sale in January dropped...

Annual Review of Luxury Real Estate in 2017 – Coldwell Banker

Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC and the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury® program released “The Report,” which profiles nearly 50 “Power Markets” where affluent buyers are flocking for lifestyle and culture. See the full list of Power Markets at blog.coldwellbankerluxury.com/TheReport2018. “Power Markets” include both well-established and unexpected luxury markets based on indicators...

Maximize Tax Refunds and Avoid Penalties with Five W-2 Tips

Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, is a vital resource for determining employees’ taxes and future social security benefits. To avoid burdensome tax penalties and to maximize your tax refund, it is important to review the form carefully. The American Payroll Association, the nation’s leader in payroll education, has five...

Sallie Mae Plan for College Sweepstakes

Sallie Mae, the nation’s saving, planning, and paying for college company, today announced the continuation of its monthly Plan for College Sweepstakes, which offers a chance to win $1,000 to those who register for the company’s free college planning tools. Each November, to commemorate National Scholarship Month, the company increases...

Switch and Get $100 at Jackson Hewitt

Jackson Hewitt launched this week ‘Switch and Get $100,’ a national promotion offering $100 to clients who didn’t file with the tax service last year. This offer is available for a limited time at participating locations. “‘Switch and Get’ is one of our most popular promotions across the country. Taxpayers...