Author name: AskTheMoneyCoach

AskTheMoneyCoach.com is a financial education and coaching company that aims to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills they need to achieve their financial goals. Founded by Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, a personal finance expert and Earl Cox, a book agent and publisher, AskTheMoneyCoach.com offers a range of services, including one-on-one coaching, online courses, books, and speaking engagements. Articles and services mentioned under the AskTheMoneyCoach byline are not written or endorsed by Lynnette Khalfani-Cox.

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Money Matters: Key Insights into Tax Refunds and Financial Priorities

(BPT) – Tax season can be a stressful and challenging time for many Americans. In fact, according to the second-annual “Straight Talk Wireless™ Tax Stress Index,” 1 in 5 people want to throw their phone due to frustration over taxes. That’s not all Straight Talk uncovered. Below are three key findings from Straight Talk’s annual […]

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Secure Your Financial Future During Home Renovations

(BPT) – Home renovations can be expensive but can be organized and done with the assist of cost estimating construction services. In fact, an average home renovation cost $22,000 in 2022, according to Houzz research. Even with the cost being substantial, more than half of homeowners say they’re planning on undertaking a renovation in the coming

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7 Ways to Reduce Home Energy Costs

When building your budget, utility bills – especially the electric bill – are likely one of your largest monthly expenditures. One of the biggest culprits: home heating and cooling, which account for more than half of the average American household’s annual energy consumption, according to estimates from the Energy Information Administration. In fact, 83% of

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National Consumer Protection Week Serves as a Great Reminder on How to Recognize and Avoid Potential Scams

Scammers continue to take advantage of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) customers. In fact, in 2023, PG&E received nearly 43,000 reports from customers who were targeted by scammers impersonating the company, and customers lost approximately $875,000 in fraudulent payments, with the average customer losing $785. That’s why PG&E joins the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

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4 Ways Small Businesses Can Innovate Without a Big Budget

(BPT) – By Irana Wasti, Chief Product Officer at BILL In today’s fast-paced business landscape, it’s important for small business owners to adopt a mindset for innovation. However, the misconception that innovation requires vast resources and significant time investment can often deter entrepreneurs and business builders from pursuing new ideas and strategies. But with the

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Asteroid Mining

Americans Investing in AI, Anti-Aging, and Asteroid Mining, Reveals Research

When it comes to investing, every investor is always looking for ‘the next big thing’. Centuries ago, it was the gold rush era, and more recently, it was digital currency creating all the buzz. Looking ahead, MarketBeat.com ran a survey of 3,000 respondents to ask them a hypothetical question: If you had $10,000 to invest in

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From Baristas to Bakers: Owning a Specialty Coffee Shop is Americans’ Dream Job in the Age of AI, Survey Finds

In an era when artificial intelligence is reshaping the job market, many professionals may find themselves at a crossroads. The shift could render some white-collar jobs obsolete, propelling millions to explore new career avenues or embrace entrepreneurship. Amid this transformative phase, HostingAdvice conducted a survey of 3,000 employees to find out Americans’ dream business ventures that not

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RockItCoin Makes Donation to My Block My Hood My City’s “I Gotchu” Scholarship Fund

CHICAGO, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — RockItCoin, a leading bitcoin ATM operator, has proudly made a donation to My Block My Hood My City’s “I Gotchu” Scholarship Fund. This gesture is part of RockItCoin’s “RockItCoin Gives” initiative, showing the company’s commitment to support education and young minds in their pursuit of higher education and vocational

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6 Important Financial Talks to Have With Your Teen Before College?

(BPT) – Financial skills are some of the most important lessons you can teach your children. It’s especially critical to talk with teens and young adults in college who are starting to make decisions that can impact their financial wellness for the rest of their life. And teens want to have this conversation — according

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FTC, California DFPI Bans Operators of Mortgage Relief Scam Home Matters USA

A federal court has issued an order banning the operators of the Home Matters USA mortgage relief scam from the telemarketing and debt relief businesses and requiring them to turn over $19 million as a result of a lawsuit by the Federal Trade Commission and the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI). The

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3 Ways to Prioritize Financial Wellness — Without Cutting Out the Fun Stuff — in 2024

(BPT) – By Mary Hines Droesch, Head of Consumer, Small Business & Wealth Management Banking and Lending Products If you’ve been grocery shopping lately, you’ve probably cursed inflation under your breath. With rising food prices, it’s no wonder why Bank of America’s recent publication, Bank of America Spend Scape: Decoding 2023’s Consumer Credit and Debit

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Fashioning the Books: A Guide to Accounting in the Apparel Industry

In the dynamic world of fashion, success hinges on style, innovation, and originality, with revenue projected to soar to US$760.00 billion in 2024. But behind the glamour, accounting is crucial. It can propel a fashion business forward or lead to its downfall. Solid financial management is key—it’s more than just numbers. It offers the framework and

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