Under tax reform, you can no longer claim the dependent exemption beginning with tax year 2018, but you still need to know who qualifies as your dependent for other tax benefits like the new Other Dependent Credit worth up to...
When I first started investing in the stock market, I wasn’t quite sure what I was doing. I wasn’t sure if my purchases would lose value the moment I bought them or if they would grow into exponential figures. I...
There continues to be an increase in the number of people investing in stocks, especially when it comes to Millennials and Gen Z. The ability to easily trade and invest with a rise of investment apps like RobinHood, Stash, Acorns,...
As we enter the season of giving, you may see a lot of stores and companies giving back to the community, especially with so many people facing difficult times. Some may donate a portion of sales to a charity, and others...
Whether your hobby became your main business or you began working a side hustle to supplement your income, starting your own self-employed business can be an exciting time. It can also be an uncertain time as you try to navigate...
If you are self-employed, and looking for one of the most generous retirement plans possible, you need to consider a SEP IRA. This type of plan is best for self-employed individuals or small business owners with no employees. At its...
When the market took a nosedive at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, did you dive into the stock market for the first time? Did you sell some of your holdings? Or did you start buying more? Or did you...
Another bill, oh no! It doesn’t feel great to file your tax return and find out you owe money. It’s like heading out the door and discovering your car won’t start! But don’t worry, you actually have several options if...
If you’ve ever prepared your taxes, you may have been intrigued by this term – Head of Household. Head of Household isn’t just a fancy title, in the tax world it’s a specific filing status that can save you money...
One of the most lucrative side hustle businesses to start is a photography business. With the right amount of training and equipment, anyone can be a photographer. There are no licensing rules and few relevant certifications — it basically comes...