The Federal Trade Commission as well as the National Association of REALTORS® have released a warning to potential homebuyers regarding an increasing home closing scam that could cost you thousands. We all know a home purchase involves a large exchange of money, no matter what your purchase price, down payment, closing costs, etc. Scammers know […]
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Small businesses employ approximately 47.5% of all workers in the United States, according to the Small Business Administration, Those of you who fall into this category will likely be facing payroll and tax changes in 2019. Here are some of the most important changes for you to be aware of.
You may be in a hurry to get the deed done as the deadline to file your taxes nears. This is a stressful time of year for everyone, and both tax preparers and filers alike can be in a rush to get everything in on time. Unfortunately, this type of rushing can lead to mistakes […]
The new tax reform act has a lot for small to medium-sized businesses to consider when planning ahead for their taxes. We will go over some of the best practices to help minimize your tax bill this year, no matter where you are located.
If you’re expecting a refund, income tax filing season can’t come soon enough. You’ve most likely planned out how you will spend refund and are organized enough to put this season behind you. You may have heard of early tax refund anticipation loans. Those of you considering one should read on before you choose.
We recently wrote about the 6 Best Christmas Gifts in 2018. Those of you who already purchased your gifts may think the more you spend, the more your recipients will enjoy the gift. The Journal of Experimental Social Psychology disagrees with this premise and performed an extensive study. Here are their findings on why money […]
It is truly the Final Countdown for those of you still shopping for gifts. Friends, family, random guests, business contacts, all of whom may be getting something for you can mean trouble. Not to worry. We will help you by gathering the best, last-minute, most cost effective gifts below. As part of our series on […]
We recently shared a post on a popular investing app, along with why to use caution with it. Another great way to invest has arisen that is safe while offering a decent rate of return: the online savings account. It’s never been easier to get one. Below, we will discuss if you need an online […]
Tis the season to give gifts. For those of you with little time or imagination, it’s time to get those gift cards. We recently reported on an IRS scam where the fraudsters ask for gift cards as payment, commonly in the form of iTunes gift cards. Now scammers have moved on to gift cards scams […]
We recently shared a post on The 10 Best Apps to Save You Money in 2018. Our best app for investing was Robinhood. It is a great app for investing, when used correctly. However, many users can confuse the ease of this app for an easy way to make money. As with most things: there […]
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