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Three Coronavirus Budgeting Changes You Should Make Permanent

April 27, 2020

People who had stable sources of income just a couple of months ago are now wondering how they're going to pay their bills, even with help from unemployment and a government stimulus check. For three budgeting changes you may have made recently and recommended to continue, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE

4 Personal Finance Lessons From Former Presidents

February 15, 2016

Although times have changed since their time in office, the wisdom of former U.S. Presidents can be applied to our financial lives today. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

What Are Your New Year’s Money Resolutions For 2016?

December 28, 2015

It isn’t always easy to know what goals we should set for ourselves, especially when it comes to improving our finances. For some steps you can take to make sure you choose the financial resolutions that are best for you, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE

10 Ways To Measure ‘The ROI Of Your Life’

October 19, 2015

In trying to figure out "The ROI For Life", you can measure your overall happiness by creating a list of categories in the same way you would determine key numbers for a business. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR TEN CATEGORIES THAT MAY HELP YOU SEE THE BIG PICTURE OF YOUR LIFE

3 Common Tax Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make

May 4, 2015

Avoiding these common tax pitfalls can help entrepreneurs save a lot of time, money and IRS hassles. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Check Out The New Smartwatch That Promises To Rescue Your Finances

October 6, 2014

More than two-thirds of Americans freely admit they don’t even bother with a budget despite the fact that one-third agree that their biggest financial worry is having enough money to cover their bills each month. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

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Can’t Pay Or File Your Taxes By April 15? Here’s What Happens If You Missed Monday’s DeadlineApril 15, 2024 - 9:35 pm
Failing to file on time when you still owe taxes will subject you to a failure-to-file penalty, which is based on how late your return is and the amount of your unpaid tax . You will also be hit with a failure-to-pay penalty. The good news is you still have time to rectify those situations before you’re penalized.
Four Must-Dos Before Tax Season Wraps UpApril 8, 2024 - 8:39 pm
It’s gratifying to close the books on tax season. But before you do, there are just few things you might want to take care of while you’re still on the tax zone.
Don’t Like Your 2024 Tax Refund? Here’s An Easy Way To Get A Bigger One Next YearApril 1, 2024 - 8:58 pm
It’s fairly simple to make your tax refund bigger or smaller each year: It takes just a few minutes, once you have the paperwork in hand. The IRS even bakes the process into one simple step on its tax forms.
How To Reduce Capital Gains Taxes And Save MoneyMarch 26, 2024 - 1:04 am
There are various tactics and techniques investors can employ to reduce their capital gains taxes effectively. From tax-loss harvesting to utilizing retirement accounts and charitable giving strategies, actionable methods can help save money and optimize tax outcomes.
Student Loan Forgiveness Email Scams: How To Detect It And Avoid It?March 18, 2024 - 9:07 pm
From suspicious calls to deceptive emails and text messages, student loan forgiveness scams can come in various forms. There are ways, however, you can identify and avoid these scams along with steps to take if you believe you’ve been targeted.
Answers To 15 Common Tax QuestionsMarch 11, 2024 - 9:11 pm
This is the time of the year people are searching for free tax help they can trust, trying to squeeze out more valuable deductions, hoping to avoid penalties or audits, eagerly awaiting their refunds or wanting to make sure they aren’t victims of tax scams. Read on for answers to the most common tax questions.
2024 Tax Refund Schedule: When Will You Get Your Payments This Tax Season?March 4, 2024 - 8:48 pm
The IRS has been processing tax returns more quickly this year. It’s important to note, however, that the IRS Tax Refund Schedule 2024 lists additional conditions that may affect the timing of tax refunds, including how quickly you submit and whether you are seeking certain credits.
What If I Can’t Pay My Taxes? Five Ways To Manage Your Bill.February 12, 2024 - 10:18 pm
You have options for dealing with a tax bill you can’t pay. To minimize penalties and interest, you’ll need to take action before taxes are due. Pretending the problem doesn’t exist is far more expensive than dealing with it.