Anna Bahney

You have very little control over where your taxes go. Maybe you'd like everything you owe to go toward keeping violence-against-women programs afloat or boost the National Park Service, or you want to throw it all at a wall. But without regard to…

Women have to work a decade more over a lifetime to end up with the cash equivalent of what men earn, according to a study by the National Women's Law Center published March 29, ahead of Tuesday's Equal Pay Day. Indeed, the NWLC calculated a loss of…

Bad bosses come in different forms. Some demand all your time. Some you fear asking for a raise. And then there are those who make life a living hell. But other than a lack of the above traits and behaviors, it's still not always clear what makes a…

What makes a country a good place to live? Is it the wealthiest place? The happiest? According to the United Nations Development Programme, the best places to live are where people can grow and thrive, with the abilities and resources to move toward…

How much you pay in taxes — and you much you get back in a refund — is determined by many factors, including your tax bracket, the way you filled out paperwork when you started your job, how much you paid out of pocket for costs like medical…

We've all heard the saying "time is money." But that doesn't just mean your time is valuable: It means a lot more. You need to pay bills on time in order to avoid any number of late fees or — worse — a ding in your credit score. Time helps your…

Considering that you spend most of your waking hours earning money, it only makes sense to keep the cash you worked so hard for safe from scammers. You probably know by now that identity theft is a biggie. But that's not the only scam you need to…

Let's talk brackets. No, not those brackets. Tax brackets. They exist because we have progressive income tax system in the U.S. Put simply: the more money you make, the more tax you pay. At least in theory. Reality is not always so simple. One…

You really can get an extension to file your taxes. It's super easy to apply online and snag an extension, and the government will give you until Oct. 16 to file. It's like the IRS is just handing out pink, fluffy unicorns dancing on rainbows,…

Some people love delegating tasks. But maybe you're more of a believer in the mantra: "If you want something done right, do it yourself." Indeed, becoming a DIY guru can give you more control over your life and might even save you money: lots of it.…

Maybe you've been here. Drinks have arrived, you're out with your crew and everyone is talking about life, love and work.  Then someone says, "My new job comes with major stock options, but they don't fully vest for four years, with a one-year…

Getting all your financial trains to run on time is hard. You get the raise to cover rent and pay down those credit cards — but then there's taxes and your student loans and insurance. Don't have a fully stocked emergency fund? One bad break like a…

Rent — while still too damn high in many cities — remained relatively stable from January 2016 to January 2017, after climbing in the wake of the housing crisis, according to a report from Apartment List, a rental listing company. That's good news…

People love to give advice about pretty much anything — relationships, jobs, money, you name it. And without the sage counsel of those who came before us, where would we be? (Living in a van down by the river, probably.)  But don't just follow these…

You finally landed your dream job. Congratulations!  But as you head off to greener pastures, make sure you didn't forget something along the way — like your old 401(k).  With Social Security's funding for future generations currently up in the air,…

You negotiate your starting salary, your rent and your raises. Why stop there? In fact, companies are taking advantage of the fact that customers are averse to conflict — and have started using "no haggle" pricing for products like cars, which…

Even for masters of productivity, to-do lists can be drudgery. Sure, knocking out your list with the swagger of a Type-A rock star feels great — but for a lot of us (especially Type Bs) crossing stuff off is not much motivation. What about making…

Ever get caught in a rain storm, and felt forced to buy one of those excessively priced umbrellas from a seller who seemed appear just at the right moment? That's the power of supply and demand — deals (and ripoffs) are all in timing. Luckily, you…

The deadline to enroll in health insurance through the Affordable Care Act was January 31, and you missed it. Oops. Maybe you were buried in work. Maybe you were on vacation. Or maybe you didn't know what to do, so you didn't do anything. All is…