4 Ways to Lower Your Tax Bill Now
It’s easy to only think of your taxes during tax season. However, people who are financially savvy know making changes…
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How to Repay Federal Student Loans
Did you know almost 43 million Americans have federal student loans? With nearly $1.7 trillion in total student loan debt, many Americans…
Which College Savings Plan is Right for You?
If you want to give your kids a head start in saving for college, there are a variety of ways…
5 Things You Can Learn from Your Tax Return
Updated for tax year 2017. If you already stashed away your tax return, you may want to dig it back…
Standard vs. Itemized Deduction Explained
Itemized and standard deductions can be confusing – especially if you are relatively new to filing a tax return. Some…
Pros and Cons of Refinancing Your Home
The decision to refinance your home can be a tough one. Not only can the process of refinancing seem like…
Self-Employed? Check Out These Retirement Plans
Updated for tax years 2022 and 2023. Being self-employed has its advantages. You don’t have a boss to tell you…
5 Things You Should Know About Crowdfunding and Taxes
Crowdfunding platforms, such as Kickstarter, open a whole new world in business financing but can end up being a confusing…
HSA, FSA or HRA — How Your Health Plan Affects Your Taxes
It’s important to understand the type of health account you have or could have, so you can take full advantage…
5 Things You Didn’t Know Were Taxable
When you think of taxable income, the first things that come to mind are most likely wages, including self-employment income,…
Roth vs. Traditional 401(k) – What’s the difference?
When you start working at a new company, you typically have a few money decisions to make during those first…
Your Options for Health Insurance Coverage
Did you know unpaid medical bills are one of the leading causes of personal bankruptcy in the United States? If…