Andrew Latham
Andrew is the Content Director for SuperMoney, a Certified Financial Planner®, and a Certified Personal Finance Counselor. He loves to geek out on financial data and translate it into actionable insights everyone can understand. His work is often cited by major publications and institutions, such as Forbes, U.S. News, Fox Business, SFGate, Realtor, Deloitte, and Business Insider.
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Rhode Island Implements Legislation – Curriculum for High Schools
Published 06/18/2021 by Andrew Latham
Some good news came out of Providence last week.

Goldman Sachs Will Launch Marcus Checking Account This Year
Published 06/08/2021 by Andrew Latham
Does Goldman Sachs have a checking account? It may surprise you that as of now Goldman Sachs does not have a checking account. However, it does plan to launch a checking account this year through its digital banking brand, Marcus.

Best Solar Companies 2021 – How To Compare Solar Companies
Published 06/01/2021 by Andrew Latham
This article provides a quick guide on how to compare solar companies using five key factors. It also includes our top 3 options depending on the type of solar installation you need.

Should You Open a Custodial Roth IRA for Your Kids?
Published 05/07/2021 by Andrew Latham
Roth IRAs are designed for investors with low incomes and long-term horizons, which makes them perfect for children. Find out what a custodial Roth IRA is, how to open one, and why your kid should have one.

How to Get Free Tax Help
Published 04/03/2021 by Andrew Latham
Tax preparation can be expensive, but it’s available for free if you know where to look. The IRS Free File program, for example, is a great option, but it’s by no means the only way to get free tax help.

How to Stop an IRS Wage Garnishment
Published 03/29/2021 by Andrew Latham
Unfortunately, getting a wage garnishment for tax debt is more common than you might think. In 2020, the IRS requested over 780,000 notices of levy on third parties, which includes garnishing wages from employers. The IRS has up to 10 years from the date taxes were assessed to collect them — even longer if there is evidence of fraud.

How To Transfer Stocks From Robinhood To Another Broker
Published 01/29/2021 by Andrew Latham
Robinhood is putting a new spin on the legendary heroic outlaw. Instead of stealing from the rich and giving to the poor, it seems to be restricting the poor to protect the rich. As attractive as anti-heroes are in pop culture, the new look isn’t working for Robinhood.

Finance Tips for Freelancers and Solopreneurs – An Interview With Laura Adams
Published 01/18/2021 by Andrew Latham
Freelancers are a key part of the U.S. workforce. In 2020, approximately 59 million Americans worked as freelancers, which is over a third of all workers. Although there are plenty of advantages to freelancing — for instance, the median hourly rate for freelancers ($28) is higher than the median rate of 70% of workers — gig workers also face unique financial challenges.

How to Remove a Tax Lien from Credit Reports and Public Records
Published 01/01/2021 by Andrew Latham
Tax liens are the nuclear option in the IRS’s arsenal. They can affect all your property, including your home and vehicles. Even financial assets and businesses that you might own are not safe. Also, they can attach to assets that you buy once the IRS issues the demand for payment. The good news is that tax liens no longer appear on your credit report. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean a tax lien doesn’t hurt your chances of accessing credit.

11 Smart Money Moves You Can Try Today
Published 01/01/2021 by Andrew Latham
It would be great if we were all discovered we had a bottomless trust fund to our name and no longer had to worry about money. But that’s unlikely. The good news is there’s plenty you can do to make things better.
