The question “Who can I claim as my dependent?” has remained a confusing topic for many taxpayers and an area where tax deductions are often missed or misstated on tax returns. Did you know you may be able to claim...
College is expensive. With student loans rivaling mortgages, it’s easy to see why it’s a big subject of discussion. Tuition, fees, books, housing, food, and the costs of attending universities are on the rise. My own alma mater, Carnegie Mellon...
Are you living with your girlfriend or boyfriend? Have you ever wondered whether or not you could claim him or her on your tax return as a dependent? Like many things in life, it depends. Even if it feels like...
Recently, there have been a plethora of stories about folks looking for a simpler life. For some, that simpler life is a tiny house where the upkeep and costs are low, and you strip your residence down to the bare...
With summer upon us, it might be a good time to go through your closets and clear out a little room while you have some more free time. Making donations of property is not as tricky as your may think....
Besides donating money, one of the best ways you can support a worthy cause is to volunteer. Many organizations are limited by what they can do because they don’t have the support staff and leaders to help them grow. You can...
College is expensive. According to the College Board’s 2016 Trends in College Pricing report, the average full-time student at a four year nonprofit private university will pay $35,020 a year in tuition and fees. Add in room and board and the...
Hot enough for you? As summer starts to heat up, most of us begin to think of ways to keep cool. And you might be wondering about ways to get tax credits and deductions for the cost of doing so....
Now that you’re in summer-time bliss on break from college you may be dreaming of sleeping in late for a few months until fall, but summer may be a great opportunity to get ahead and take a course or two....
Congratulations Class of 2017, you did it! While graduation is a major milestone that should be celebrated, it is also a time to prepare, both mentally and financially, for your shift into the ‘real world’. As you transition into this...
The question “Who can I claim as my dependent?” has remained a confusing topic for many taxpayers and an area where tax deductions are often missed or misstated on tax returns. Did you know you may be able to claim... 
