Erin Gobler
Erin Gobler is a Wisconsin-based personal finance writer with experience writing about mortgages, investing, taxes, personal loans, and insurance. Her work has been published in major outlets, such as SuperMoney, Fox Business, and Time.com.
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10 Tips for How to Start Living Below Your Means Today
Published 05/27/2022 by Erin Gobler
To live below your means, first create a realistic and comprehensive budget. You can then start tracking your spending and identify unnecessary expenses that to cut out of your finances. By living below your means, not only can you help your current situation, but you can also plan for an easier retirement.

How to Invest in the Metaverse
Published 05/26/2022 by Erin Gobler
You can invest in the metaverse through metaverse cryptocurrencies, ETFs, and even real estate. Because of how new the metaverse is, these digital assets have the potential for incredible growth, but also the potential for extreme volatility.

What Does “Too Few Accounts Currently Paid as Agreed” Mean?
Published 05/17/2022 by Erin Gobler
The phrase “too few accounts currently paid as agreed” can show up on your credit report if you’ve missed payments on too many of your accounts. However, there are other reasons this could come up that don’t involve missed payments. The good news is there are ways to fix this and improve your credit score.

Car Repossession Loopholes: What Are Your Options?
Published 05/06/2022 by Erin Gobler
Hiding your car in a private garage, removing the GPS tracker, or secretly selling your car are just some of the sketchy car repossession loopholes bouncing around that could put you in more trouble than you’re in. The good news is there are other car repossession loopholes that can help you avoid repossession. This includes refinancing your loan, declaring bankruptcy, or selling the vehicle with your lender’s permission. You also have the right of redemption after repossession, meaning you can reclaim your vehicle if you pay off the entire loan amount.

Are Funeral Expenses Tax-Deductible?
Published 05/06/2022 by Erin Gobler
Funeral and burial expenses can add up to tens of thousands of dollars. Unfortunately, they aren’t tax-deductible for most people, but they might be for some estates.

How to Buy Things Online Without a Credit Card
Published 05/04/2022 by Erin Gobler
If you don’t have a credit card, you can use PayPal, Coinstar, cryptocurrency, or prepaid cards to shop online. Though not every online store will accept every payment method, there are several options available for you to use.

Tenancy At Sufferance: Explanation & Example
Published 05/03/2022 by Erin Gobler
Tenancy at sufferance is when a tenant remains in a property past the end of their lease agreement. Both the tenant and landlord have certain rights and responsibilities during a tenancy at sufferance, and the landlord can choose to evict the tenant at any time.

Is Child Support Tax Deductible?
Published 04/29/2022 by Erin Gobler
Child support isn’t tax-deductible for the parent that pays it, nor is it taxable income for the parent who receives it. However, there are other tax benefits available that parents might qualify for.

How Is A Student Loan Different From A Scholarship?
Published 04/07/2022 by Erin Gobler
Student loans and scholarships are two of the most popular types of financial aid. While student loans must be repaid after a student leaves school, scholarships are considered free money and typically don’t need to be repaid.

How Much Does It Cost To Make A Penny vs. A Bitcoin Penny?
Published 04/07/2022 by Erin Gobler
It costs the U.S. Mint more money to produce the penny than the one-cent coin is currently worth. While some cryptocurrency proponents use this fact to encourage greater use of Bitcoin, this form of currency also comes with considerable financial and environmental costs.
