12 Things Business Owners Need to Know about the ACA
If you have employees, you know that you may be required to provide health insurance for your employees or pay…
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Do I Have to Pay Nanny Tax?
Understanding taxes can be hard. And when it comes to hiring a household employee - like a nanny - navigating the…
How Do the Affordable Care Act Subsidies Work?
Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), you must have a minimum level of health insurance coverage or pay a penalty,…
What to Do with Your Side Hustle Income
A side hustle (or side gig or freelance job) can help people achieve financial goals and obtain a level of…
What You Need to Know before Taking out a Loan
Before you apply for any kind of financing, it’s important to understand how loans work so you know which type…
The Ultimate Guide to Treating Yourself Without Blowing Your Budget
"Treat yourself" and "YOLO" (you only live once) are popular mantras to justify all kinds of discretionary spending. But how can…
Your Complete Guide to Form 8965 — Health Coverage Exemptions
*Information is based on the latest IRS Health Coverage Exemptions draft and is subject-to-change. Today, many of us are aware…
6 Budgeting Tips to Save on Your Kids’ Sports
Youth sports teams encourage physical fitness, teamwork, communication, and self-confidence. But they often come with a hefty price tag. In…
6 Ways to Deal with High Medical Bills
If you have high medical bills, it can be hard to know where to turn. Medical bills usually show up…
6 Tips for Planning Next Year’s Taxes Now
Smart taxpayers plan their tax year. They don’t wait until the year is over, and then prepare their taxes and…
How to Make A Change to Your Next Tax Bill Now
Updated for tax year 2018. Writing a check to the IRS to cover your tax bill is never a fun…
3 Hacks to Pay down Student Loan Debt Faster and with Less Interest
A few years ago a co-worker of mine suddenly proclaimed, “Well that can’t be right!” Naturally assuming she meant something…