When someone starts discussing finances or bringing up personal questions around how you handle money, you may not want to share any details of your own. Don’t worry, though, this is completely normal and you are not alone. A recent...
College can be very expensive and many students rely on scholarships and grants to help lower the cost of higher education. When I attended Carnegie Mellon University, I had the help of need-based grants and a handful of merit-based scholarships....
Almost every kid played some type of sport while growing up. From basketball games to dance practice, sports can be a big part of a kid’s childhood and for most of those kids, receive instruction every week from a coach....
The article below is up to date based on the latest tax laws. It is accurate for your 2019 taxes (filed in 2020) and 2018 taxes, which should be filed by the April 15th, 2019 (or October 2019 with filed...
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 you own a second home, some tax rules are similar to the ones relating to your first home. However, let’s discuss how to benefit from the tax rules once you start renting that second home. Every year we rent...
Congratulations on your graduation! If you recently graduated, whether it’s from college or high school, there are some important decisions ahead of you. Many of these decisions don’t necessarily have right or wrong answers, so it’s OK if you’re not...
Are you a wedding planner? Wedding planners are in a unique business, which means you’ll have business expenses specific to the work you do which can lower your taxable income. Below we’ve shared seven tax deductions you don’t want to...
Did you know that Mother’s Day was first celebrated in 1908? There were always various celebrations of mothers, but the first recognized holiday became official after a three-year campaign by social activist Anna Jarvis. While the spirit of the celebration...
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...
When someone starts discussing finances or bringing up personal questions around how you handle money, you may not want to share any details of your own. Don’t worry, though, this is completely normal and you are not alone. A recent... 
