With a new college school year underway, it’s comforting to know that you could get some help from Uncle Sam in dealing with the blizzard of college-related expenses that are hitting. The IRS provides a number of education tax credits...
Last year, if you made a donation to a university that gave you the right to buy tickets to a sporting event, sometimes known as personal seat licenses (PSL), you could deduct 80% of that donation from your taxes. If...
Did you know not everyone or every dollar earned is taxed the exact same amount? This is because the United States tax system aims to be progressive. A progressive tax system tries to collect more tax from those who earn...
According to the College Board’s 2017 – 2018 Trends in College Pricing report, the average full-time student at a four-year nonprofit, private university will pay $34,740 a year in tuition and fees. Add in room and board and the price...
As a recent college grad moving into the full-time career space, you’re probably more than a little overwhelmed by some of the financial realities entering your life. The long journey to financial success comes with many milestones along the way...
When it comes to staying fit, personal trainers can often keep you motivated to along your workout journey. If you’re a self-employed personal trainer, your forte is probably in fitness, not taxes. But, did you know there are a lot...
Among the many changes resulting from the recently passed tax reform law, benefits under 529 plans have been expanded for 2018 and subsequent years. The new provision in the tax reform law will be a benefit particularly for parents of...
Investing for your future and for your retirement is one of the most important things that you can do. But the impact of investing on your taxes can also be uncertain. Fortunately, these tips will give you a solid primer...
When I was younger, I had nearly a dozen credit cards. I wanted to have an optimized credit card strategy that maximized cash back rewards, and I had one that gave 3% at restaurants, gas stations, and bookstores. I had...
Did you know that Mother’s Day was first celebrated in 1908? There were always various celebrations of mothers, but the first officially recognized holiday became official after a three year campaign by social activist Anna Jarvis. While the spirit of the...
With a new college school year underway, it’s comforting to know that you could get some help from Uncle Sam in dealing with the blizzard of college-related expenses that are hitting. The IRS provides a number of education tax credits... 
