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10 Self-Employment Tax Deductions

July 16, 2024 • 9 MIN READ

Work for yourself? Want to save money at tax time? The following self-employment tax deductions can help you reduce your tax bill.

make money online

18 Successful Strategies to Make Money Online in 2025

By Jessica Martel • August 11, 2024 
How to Travel on a Budget

How to Travel on a Budget: 12 Tips from our Expert

By Sarah Hostetler • July 9, 2024 
How to Pay Off Student Loans Fast

8 Ways to Pay Off Student Loan Fast

By Jacob Wade • September 1, 2024 

Featured

credit card interest calculati

How is Interest Calculated on Credit Cards?

By Daniel Kurt • January 8, 2024 
Best Ways to Borrow Money

How to Borrow Money: 9 Best Ways

By Craig Stephens • October 28, 2024 
checking accounts

How Many Checking Accounts Should You Have?

By Eric Rosenberg • December 6, 2024 
What is a short term loan

Short Term Loan: What It Is, Types, Pros and Cons

By Stephanie Colestock • August 2, 2024 

Credit Cards

Chase Freedom Unlimited vs. Citi Double Cash Card: Why You'll Earn More with Freedom

By Allison Martin • January 22, 2025 
British Airways Visa Signature® Review

British Airways Visa Signature® Card Review 2024

By Eric Rosenberg • January 22, 2025 
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75,000 Points Welcome Rewards for Sapphire Preferred and Reserve Cards (Offer Ended)

By Jim Probasco • January 22, 2025 
airline credit cards

Best Credit Cards for Airline Miles in January 2025

By Lee Huffman • January 17, 2025 

Insurance

home warranty

Home Warranties: What Are They and Are They Worth It?

By Rebecca Lake • December 6, 2024 
embrace pet insurance review

Embrace Pet Insurance Review 2025: It’s Customizable—and No Limit to Coverage

By Matthew Collister • November 14, 2024 
pet wellness insurance

Pet Wellness Plans for 2025

By Catherine Hiles • November 13, 2024 
Spot Pet Insurance Review

Spot Pet Insurance Review 2025: Outstanding Customization Choices for Every Budget

By Matthew Collister • November 13, 2024 

Investing

ways to Invest $1K

8 Ways to Invest $1,000

By Jean Folger • December 6, 2024 
backdoor roth ir

What Is a Backdoor Roth IRA? Benefits, Limits, Conversion

By Roger Wohlner • November 21, 2024 
best roth ira accounts

Best Roth IRA Accounts for January 2025

By Holly Johnson • November 21, 2024 
cd vs ira

CDs vs. IRAs: Key Differences and How Do They Compare?

By Eric Rosenberg • November 21, 2024 

Loans

student loan interest rates

Best Student Loan Rates for January 2025

By Karon Warren • January 13, 2025 
easiest personal loans to get

10 of the Easiest Personal Loans to Get

By Sarah Hostetler • December 19, 2024 
klover app review

EarnIn Cash Advance App Review 2025: Best-of-Breed Cash Advance App

By Craig Stephens • December 19, 2024 
Best Cash Advance Apps

Best Cash Advance Apps in January 2025

By Jamie Cattanach • December 19, 2024 

Banking

Best 5-Year CD Rates

Best 5-Year CD Rates of January 2025

By Kevin Payne • January 15, 2025 
best money market accounts

6 Best Money Market Accounts for January 2025 (Up to 5.30%)

By Eric Rosenberg • January 15, 2025 

Best Jumbo Money Market Rates in January 2025

By Kevin Payne • January 15, 2025 
cd's investments

CD Investments: How Much Can CDs Earn?

By Erik Haagensen • January 15, 2025 

Mortgages

cost of house renovations

How Much Does It Cost to Renovate a House? What to Spend, How to Pay for It

By Aja McClanahan • November 1, 2024 
best reverse mortgage companies

7 Best Reverse Mortgage Companies for January 2025

By Stephanie Colestock • October 31, 2024 
Pay mortgage with credit card

Is It Possible to Pay Your Mortgage With a Credit Card?

By Jean Folger • October 24, 2024 
pay off your mortgage or invest

Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage or Invest?

By Jessica Martel • October 15, 2024 

Manage & Plan

680 Credit Score

Is a 680 Credit Score Good or Bad?

By Catherine Hiles • January 16, 2025 
Credit Cards Offering Tax Service Saving Rewards

Credit Cards Offering Tax Service Saving Rewards 2024

By Bob Haegele • December 9, 2024 
750 Credit Score

750 Credit Score: Is it Good or Bad?

By Sean Bryant • December 4, 2024 
Roth IRA

How to Make Roth IRA Withdrawals Tax- and Penalty-Free

By Roger Wohlner • November 15, 2024 
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