The latest from Derek San Filippo

- by Derek San Filippo, FinancialFeed

Tax relief explained

There can be any number of reasons why you’re not able to pay your taxes. Regardless of the reason, you do have options if you find yourself in this ...

- by Derek San Filippo, FinancialFeed

Saving for a recession

Recessions, though normal, are never welcomed. A recession is defined as an economic decline that lasts at least six months. Usually, they’re accompanied by images of doom and gloom. ...

- by Derek San Filippo, FinancialFeed

The cost of trade schools

College isn’t for everyone. According to David Kirp of UC Berkley, 40% of students attending college for a bachelor’s degree drop out. They never make it to graduation, ...

- by Derek San Filippo, FinancialFeed

The true cost of owning a pet

Who doesn’t like animals? They fill our lives with unexpected joy. The dog wakes us up in the morning with his wonderfully large tongue. The cat walks on us, ...

- by Derek San Filippo, FinancialFeed

TEACH Grants help teachers

As you’ve probably learned by now, school is expensive. You can imagine the number of financial headaches that come along with choosing to teach as your profession. The average ...

- by Derek San Filippo, FinancialFeed

Undue hardship and the battle against debt

Bankruptcy can potentially solve a lot of financial problems in your life. Strangely enough, student loans are not something that go away when you file and are accepted. They remain. ...