Kids can be overwhelming when they are cooped up in the house when spring or summer breaks come up, but they are also blessed tax-savers when you file your taxes. Even though the dependency exemption of $4,050 is eliminated under...
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...
Even with good insurance and a low deductible, no one truly enjoys paying medical bills. One bright spot to big bills is the opportunity to claim your medical expenses as a tax deduction on your tax return, as long as...
Student loans have become a tremendous burden for many young adults and parents today. With college costs skyrocketing and little hope to cover tuition without borrowing funds in some fashion, getting stuck with those student loan payments is almost certainly a...
It’s hard to believe Fourth of July is already here! In the lineup of one of the most celebrated holidays, the Fourth of July can be quite expensive as everyone rushes around making last-minute purchases for their celebrations. Despite one...
The article below is accurate for your 2017 taxes, the one that you file this year by the April 2018 tax deadline. Tax information below will change next year for your 2018 taxes, but won’t impact you this year. Learn...
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....
Thank goodness for teachers! If you are a teacher, you might have your thoughts more on what you will do during your well-deserved vacation than on taxes, but saving on taxes is really a year-round project. So before you close...
Ah, good old summertime – what a wonderful relaxing time of the year. Unless you have kids, of course, in which case there’s a whirlwind of activity in your house as soon as school is out. But then comes the...
We all know that turning off the lights when you leave a room can add up to big savings on your electric bill. Keeping a moderate finger on the thermostat during the summer and winter months can make a large...
Kids can be overwhelming when they are cooped up in the house when spring or summer breaks come up, but they are also blessed tax-savers when you file your taxes. Even though the dependency exemption of $4,050 is eliminated under... 
