Happy Labor Day weekend! If you are in labor this weekend or were in labor anytime this year you may find that babies not only bring you joy, but they can also bring you bundles of savings come tax time....
By volunteering – including the local school or PTA – you may have some surprise tax benefits waiting for you when you file your income tax return. The IRS allows you to deduct certain expenses incurred in connection with volunteer...
Ever wondered if you could get some tax savings from being a pet owner? Well as much as you consider your furry friends like family, the IRS says you can’t claim them as dependents. (Sad news to me as this year we’ve had some...
Have your kids outgrown last year’s school clothes? Are they clamoring for the latest backpacks and school supplies? If so, you’ve probably been shopping for back to school clothes and supplies in recent weeks. Which may leave you wondering what...
The new year is here for college students! If you’re a freshman, getting adjusted to your new life may feel overwhelming. But with new beginnings come new opportunities, like getting smart about your finances now to build up your wealth in the...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Happy Labor Day weekend! If you are in labor this weekend or were in labor anytime this year you may find that babies not only bring you joy, but they can also bring you bundles of savings come tax time.... 
