It’s expensive to be poor. Or maybe we should say, “It’s inexpensive to be rich.” Especially when you file taxes like a rich person. From favorable interest rates on all sorts of loans, the wealthy have access to major money-saving advantages...
There are only three certainties in life: death, taxes, and natural disaster. Seriously. There may not be a single state in the U.S. that remains unaffected by Mother Nature year-round. From hurricanes in the Southeast to earthquakes and forest fires...
The stock market is being a real jerk right now. So what does it mean for investing and taxes? It really started on October 10. Over just a couple days, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell around 1200 points. While the following week saw gains of a...
School has started. As a kid, this probably filled you with more than a bit of dread. As a parent, it might be a sweeping sense of relief (Don’t worry, we’re not here to judge!). Regardless, in most schools across the country, class is back in se...
You may be spending the summer at your vacation home, or renting it out for part or the entirety of the season. No matter the case, how the IRS views your vacation residence depends on what it’s used for. And also how much you use it. We clear the ...
Life comes at you fast. When tax season rolls around, you may be surprised to find your financial situation has completely changed. And usually, this is due to a major shift in your lifestyle, career, and family. We break down the 5 most common life ...
The rules have changed yet again for HSA contributions for 2018, as the IRS reverses a rule instated this year. Your Health Savings Account may be an essential part of your financial affairs. And the following details will help you understand how to ...
Under the new tax law, alimony payments are no longer deductible or taxable transfers. Here’s an overview of the changes and what they mean for divorced couples as well as those considering a divorce. Questions about Alimony Tax Changes What...