PayPal is down about 6% for the day. PayPal paid $238 million for the Canadian-based TIO Networks in July. Today, the subsidiary admitted that hackers potentially stole personal information, and possibly financial data, for as many as 1.6 million of its customers. Think of today’s drop as a minor correction…
Category: Personal Finance
Save Money on Taxes
The year end is approaching. There is still time to plan your last minute strategy to pay fewer taxes. TAKE THE ADVANTAGE OF THE 401(K) CONTRIBUTION The contribution brings you the tax savings that correspond to your tax bracket. If you’re in the 25% bracket, a $4,000 contribution to your…
Crude Oil: $60 Here We Come
Crude oil prices continued to rally. The U.S. crude prices rose to a two-year high of $58 right before the holidays. It’s currently just 27 cents shy of $59. The gas prices at the pumps will soon reflect the escalation of the crude prices if they haven’t already. That could…
Not Good: Crude Prices Are at a 2-Year High
Crude oil prices appeared to be hitting the highest price in 2017. The U.S. crude prices rose to a two-year high of $58 right before the holidays. We as consumers are expected to pay more at the pumps for sure if the crude prices continued to elevate. If you own…
Free Money and Don’t Lose It
It’s true. We can get free money. These are 2 of the easiest ways to get free money. 401(K) EMPLOYER MATCH Your contributions to your 401(k) plan reduce your taxes, because they don’t count against your taxable income for the year. What’s more important is many employers match your contributions. …