It’s an annual rite of passage: the filing of federal and state income-tax returns usually begins mid-January – BUT! If you’re one of the early birds who like to be first in line, you should know that this year the … Continued
It’s important to enjoy friends and family, but sometimes the cost of socializing can get out of hand; people often end up spending more than they plan – or want to, whether they’re socializing at home or out at a … Continued
Your children learn from what you do in your own life, but there are some parents that feel as uncomfortable talking with their children about money as they do talking about drugs or sex. Investigating websites that will help you … Continued
First, it’s important to make sure that you have enough auto insurance, renters insurance, and – if you have a family – life insurance. According to an Allstate Insurance poll, two thirds of renters don’t carry renter’s insurance, even though … Continued
Saving money on energy is not just good for the planet – it’s good for your pocketbook as well! You can save plenty of money with a few easy and small changes, like these: Simply insulating your home thoroughly can … Continued
Does your child have an overbite and like the clarinet? Well, you should really get them a clarinet and enroll them in music lessons immediately, because both the clarinet and the music lessons are tax deductible! This comes in the … Continued
The days are long gone when employees stayed with one company for most of their working lives, and Christmas bonuses were the rule rather than the exception. Large companies and the finance industry have continued the culture of the Christmas … Continued
Giving to worthy charities during the holiday season is a “win-win” proposition; you are giving for a worthy cause, and doing yourself a favor next year at tax time. However, not all nonprofit organizations qualify as charities, and not all … Continued
If you are planning to make any charitable deductions for this year, remember that your donation must go to a qualified charity by December 31st of this year! How do you know if a charity is “qualified?” Most charities are … Continued
It may not be speedy but the best and easiest way to build a strong credit history is to make steady, on-time payments every month. The easiest way to do this is to set up automatic payments on every account … Continued