Finance Buzz

3 days ago | financebuzz.com | Christy Rakoczy

When I was home from college one summer, my neighbor across the street backed into my car that was parked on the road. She did about a thousand dollars worth of damage and didn't want to go through insurance, so she wrote me a check. As a broke college student with an old beater, I needed the money more than my car needed the dents out, so I kept it. But what would have happened if that check had come from an insurance company instead of my neighbor with the poor driving record?

3 days ago | financebuzz.com | Will Vitka

Everyone understands the stress of tax season. There are a variety of outcomes that might unfold after you file a return. The best scenario is probably when no money changes hands. You don't get a refund, but you also do not owe the government anything. However, you sometimes find yourself saddled with a tax bill. That bad outcome grows worse if you can't afford to pay. Don't panic. The following are nine moves that can help you get out of debt.

3 days ago | financebuzz.com | Will Vitka

Benjamin Franklin is erroneously, yet irrevocably, linked to the phrase, "God made beer because he loves us and wants us to be happy." He didn't actually say it, but beer connoisseurs can attest to the spirit of it. Of course, as imbibers know, not all beers are made equal. While some are cheap and some will require a second job, some are simply way overpriced for what they offer you. Here are eight ridiculously expensive beers that you should avoid wasting your money on.

4 days ago | financebuzz.com | Will Vitka

Some people may think of the IRS as a dusty oldinstitution — its roots stretch back more than 160 years, after all — but theagency is quite nimble when it comes to making tax adjustments. Each year brings new tax rules, even if they aren't always sweeping reforms. Ahost of tax tweaks have been implemented for the 2025 tax year that will impact nearly everyone. So,keep these changes in mind if you want to make smart money moves.

4 days ago | financebuzz.com | Adam Palasciano

There's always a need to stay on top of your finances: making sure all of your bills are paid on time, you're balancing your spending with your savings, and you make smart financial choices overall. But maybe you're already doing all the right things, or at least more than you think. Let's take a look at 15 signs that your finances are in good shape (or how you can get them in good shape fast).