Camilla Smoot
Camilla has a background in journalism and business communications. She specializes in writing complex information in understandable ways. She has written on a variety of topics including money, science, personal finance, politics, and more. Her work has been published in the HuffPost, KSL.com, Deseret News, and more.
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Companies that had their IPO in 2018
Published 05/02/2023 by Camilla Smoot
An initial public offering (IPO) is when a private company goes public for the first time and begins selling stocks. Some of 2018’s most notable IPOs include Dropbox, DocuSign, and Domo.
Companies That Had Their IPO In 2017
Published 05/02/2023 by Camilla Smoot
An initial public offering (IPO) is when a private company goes public for the first time and begins selling stocks. Some of 2017’s most notable IPOs included Blue Apron, Carvana, and Roku.
Companies that had their IPO in 2015
Published 01/18/2023 by Camilla Smoot
An initial public offering (IPO) is when a private company goes public for the first time and begins selling stocks. Some of 2015’s most notable IPOs include Shake Shack, Etsy, and Ferrari.
Companies That Had Their IPO In 2016
Published 12/06/2022 by Camilla Smoot
An initial public offering (IPO) is when a private company goes public for the first time and begins selling stocks. Some of 2016’s most notable IPOs included Hostess, Trivago, and Nutanix.
IRS Notice 703: Social Security Income Form
Published 12/04/2022 by Camilla Smoot
IRS Notice 703 helps taxpayers complete their federal income tax returns and find out if their Social Security income is taxable. This notice is issued to all taxpayers and does not need to be returned to the IRS or SSA.
How To Deposit Money Into Someone Else’s Account
Published 11/30/2022 by Camilla Smoot
You can deposit money into someone else’s account through a cash deposit, personal or cashier’s check, money order, money transfer apps, or a wire transfer. Some of these are instant transfers, while others may take a few days. Note that many of these will require you to pay an additional fee to use their services.
Home Title Theft: What To Do To Protect Your Property
Published 11/29/2022 by Camilla Smoot
Home title theft is when someone illegally changes someone’s property deed into a different name. A criminal may steal a home title to access the home’s equity line of credit or to sell it and pocket the money. Regularly vacant homes, such as rental and vacation homes, are common targets for property title theft.
How To Verify a Check and Validate Your Funds
Published 11/26/2022 by Camilla Smoot
Check verification is important to avoid scams or bounced checks, which can help you avoid losing money or paying extra fees. You can verify a check online, over the phone, or in person.
Zero-Coupon CDs: What Are They & How Do They Work?
Published 11/25/2022 by Camilla Smoot
Zero-coupon CDs are certificates of deposit purchased at a lower price with no monthly interest payments. Instead, the investor receives the CD at face value at the maturity date. While this kind of CD can be a great investment for the right person, zero-coupon CDs also come with some downsides to keep in mind.
How Much Should I Have in Emergency Savings?
Published 11/13/2022 by Camilla Smoot
Financial experts recommend having three to six months’ worth of emergency expenses set aside in a savings account. This money should be used in case of a sudden job loss or an unexpected medical expense. In addition, you should keep your emergency fund in an account that is easy to access; savings accounts and money market accounts are good options for this.