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...
How do you spend your spare time? Many people spend time giving back to their communities. Whether you volunteer at your children’s schools, the animal shelter, or participate in a local clean-up effort, you may be one of the people...
Weddings can be expensive. The average cost for a wedding in the United States is around $26,000! That can be a huge burden for couples just starting off their new lives together. The good news is it doesn’t have to...
Calling all commuters! The IRS recently announced the 2017 “standard mileage rates”. Whenever you drive for business, medical reasons, moving for work or in support of a charitable organization, you may be able to get a mileage deduction and save...
This time of year our thoughts turn to giving– to friends, family and to charity. And it is also the time of year that we begin to think about – taxes. If you volunteer your time to help a charity...
According to the National Retail Federation, it’s estimated that over 154 million people shopped this past Black Friday weekend. For many, it was to pick up gifts for their loved ones. When we sometimes get caught up with finding something to...
As we near the end of the year, a lot of folks start thinking about charitable contributions. The holidays are a wonderful time to give to your favorite organizations, and December 31 is the last day to make a tax...
It’s hard to believe it’s time for the weather to cool down and to say goodbye to shorts and tank tops. Along with the weather change comes a time when most people begin to dive in and start making room...
A great milestone of your financial life is the purchase of your first home. While less exciting, the tax implications of that achievement are no less critical. After all, home ownership creates several new opportunities for you to save on...
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.... 
