Most Common Tax Forms
By the first or second week of February, you should have received informational statements from every employer you worked for…
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Saving Tips for Young Adults: Time Is On Your Side
“Time is on my side” the old pop lyric says, and truer words have never been spoken when it comes…
10 Ways to Say No to Spending
You don't need complicated strategies to save lots of money in the new year. If you're like most people, you…
5 Capital Gains Mistakes that Could Cost You
What you should know before you sell. If you're thinking about selling assets, such as stock, you'd better plan ahead.…
6 First-Time Tax Filing Tips
Updated for tax year 2017. The way people sometimes talk about tax return preparation, you'd think to file your tax…
Affordable Care Act: Catastrophic Plan vs Full Coverage
Are you eligible for a catastrophic plan? Is it right for you? Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), there are…
What’s At Stake If You Miss the Deadline to Get Health Insurance?
If you don't have access to employer-provided health insurance and don't qualify for Medicaid or Medicare, you need to find…
Older Americans and Seniors – What the ACA Means for You
What does the Affordable Care Act mean for older Americans? If you’re 65 or older and on Medicare, you can…
How the Affordable Care Act Affects Low Income People
Location, location, location; they’re often said to be the three most important factors determining the value of real estate. Location…
Unemployed: What the Affordable Care Act Means For You
Have you been struggling with access to health insurance since losing your job? Are you concerned that your COBRA coverage…
4 Tax Planning Strategies for College Students
Start your tax planning early! As a busy college student, it's easy to put off thinking about taxes until it's…
Single Parents and the Affordable Care Act
What Does the Affordable Care Act Mean for Single Parents? The answer depends on whether a single parent is employed…