Are you ready for the holidays? We don’t mean “have you bought all your presents.” The question is, have you done your financial planning for the holidays? Huh? That’s not something most people think about, but it is critically important...
Student loan debt is a huge burden for many families and students. In fact, the average debt for the class of 2017 is just over $39,400. As parents, we’d like to spare our kids from having too much debt when they graduate...
Did you know not everyone or every dollar earned is taxed the exact same amount? This is because the United States tax system aims to be progressive. A progressive tax system tries to collect more tax from those who earn...
As a recent college grad moving into the full-time career space, you’re probably more than a little overwhelmed by some of the financial realities entering your life. The long journey to financial success comes with many milestones along the way...
Back-to-school season is just around the corner! Depending on where you live, your state may be offering huge savings with a sales tax holiday shopping weekend on specific purchases. With state sales tax ranging from 4 – 10%, that means more...
Did you get a large refund this past April? More than $1,000? Or perhaps you owed money and had to write a check you didn’t want to write? It may be time to sit down, sip your beverage, and learn a...
Now that your tax return has been filed, you’re likely ready to put taxes out of your mind until next year. But wait! If you want to maximize your tax refund next year, here are some things you can do...
There’s plenty of misinformation circling around out there about IRS audits. It’s time to clear the air and get the facts. Research and hard facts tell us everything we need to know – less than about 1% of the tax-paying...
In honor of June being National LGBT Pride Month, we’re breaking down filing tips for same-sex couples. In 2013, the IRS began recognizing marriages between same-sex spouses if they were valid under state law where the marriage took place. Since...
Confession time. Ever since I started filing my taxes in college, I’ve used an accountant. And not just any old account, but my family’s trusted accountant who always gave us a “great deal” – or so I thought! This year,...
Are you ready for the holidays? We don’t mean “have you bought all your presents.” The question is, have you done your financial planning for the holidays? Huh? That’s not something most people think about, but it is critically important... 
