Financial Planning for All Ages

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Are you wondering where the world economy is going and how your personal finances will stand up to the changes?  If so, you are not alone.  Part of the fun of being on this planet is planning for the future even when it’s not clear what…

Divorced, Separated, Married or Widowed This Year? Unpleasant Surprises May Await You at Tax Time

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 Article Highlights: Separated Taxpayers Divorced Taxpayers Recently Married Taxpayers Widowed Taxpayers Filing Status Joint and Several Liability Who Claims the Children Alimony Community Property States Affordable…

Want to Improve Your Cash Flow? Shorten the Amount of Time it Takes to Get Paid

To say that things are uncertain right now when it comes to the economy is, in all probability, a bit of an understatement. Inflation is at levels we haven't seen in decades. Employment costs are rising across the board. Materials in a number…

Home Energy Improvement Credit Is Enhanced

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Article Highlights: Credit History Credit Percentage and Annual Credit Limit Per Item Credit Limit Home Energy Audit Identification Number Requirement Other Credit Issues Tip To Maximize The Credit This credit goes…

Managing Gains and Losses in a Turbulent Year   

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Article Highlights: Rough Year for the Stock Market Year End Approaching Annual Capital Losses Are Limited Be Aware of Wash Sale Rules Off-Set Short-Term Gains with Long-Term Capital Losses Planning for Zero Tax on Long-Term…

Four Popular Platforms for Finding Gig Work

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There was once a time when the only people who used the word “gig” were musicians chatting about a booking. Today, virtually every newspaper and magazine features the booming gig economy — or how to make the most of it — on a regular…

Toss Your Paystub Every Week? Maybe It’s Time To Take a Closer Look

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What you do with your paystub often depends on how you get paid. If you have direct deposit there’s a good chance that you just rip the entire thing up without a glance, confident in the fact that the money is in your bank account and all…

Managing Your Finances During an Inflationary Period

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It’s hard to ignore the real-life impacts inflation is having. While gas and grocery prices are having the most immediate effect, the price of almost everything is going up. People who are looking for ways to counter the impact and preserve…

Crucial Steps You Can Use To Take Control of Your Finances in 2022 and Beyond

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As the old saying goes, "If you fail to plan, you plan to fail." Whoever coined that phrase was absolutely talking about finances, whether they realized it or not. According to one recent study, a general lack of financial education costs…

Record Expenses in QuickBooks Online and On Your Phone 

The money you spend to run your business must be recorded conscientiously for your taxes and reports. Here’s how to do it. You undoubtedly keep a very close watch on the money coming into your business. You record payments as soon as they…