9 simple tax mistakes to avoid when filing your tax return
Tax laws are complex. There is no doubt about this. But strangely enough, many tax mistakes people make are due to shockingly simple things that can be easily avoided. (Some examples include failure to meet a tax deadline, failure to report all of your income, and failure to use the correct tax credits, just to […]
9 First Time Buying Mistakes to Avoid
Whenever the decision is about money, there is a lot of pressure. Buying a home is no exception – it’s a stressful process, especially since there are many moving parts and significant financial implications if you make a mistake. To help you overcome the hurdles and potentially save some serious money, I’ve highlighted nine common […]
7 steps to the right solution
Working for yourself is cool. You can choose what kind of work you want to take, you determine your own salary and make your own schedule. However, the downside of self-employment is a tax headache. And most of the time it’s a BIG headache. Before freelancing income, you only had to worry about your W-2. […]
What are the chances of passing the audit?
Nobody wants to be audited. It’s troublesome and it can be expensive. But I bet you never think about your chances of passing an audit. Most of us think that auditing is for the super rich, not for people under 30 who are just trying to get their financial lives right. well it’s notfully true. […]
What should I do if I receive a property tax bill?
You opened your mailbox waiting for a funny delivery or a useful coupon. But instead, the mail brought you an unexpected financial inconvenience—a property tax bill. Property taxes are an inevitable expense for all homeowners. But receiving a property tax bill in the mail can still be a big surprise. Once you get over the […]
Given credit PLUS? Here’s everything you need to know
If you thought Gucci and Prada were expensive, try graduating. According to Education Data Initiativethe average American student pays $35,720 a year in college tuition. While most students are eligible for some form of assistance, income and savings still play an important role in covering most of the academic expenses. However, not every parent is […]
Is it worth investing in bitcoin after the price crash in 2022?
Amid meme mania and tech startup frenzy, bitcoin hit new highs in late 2021, topping just over $68,000 per coin. Since then, the price has dropped nearly 50% in volatile trading by the start of the new year. The spectacular rise and fall of Bitcoin has left many wondering if it is too late to […]
Paying taxes with a credit card
Things you can put on your credit card: Socks, Chipotle, and your taxes. I was also surprised when I first learned that Uncle Sam accepts Visa, Mastercard and Amex. I kind of assumed he was a “Direct Deposit ONLY” type of guy. But no; You can pay by card on IRS.gov just as easily as […]
Should you use your 401(k) to pay off student loans?
If you have been working and contributing to your company’s 401(k) for a while now, you might be tempted to use some of that money to pay off your student loans – and I don’t blame you. Saving thousands in interest and using those funds towards things like buying a house or boosting your savings […]
Dogecoin: is it too late to invest?
When Dogecoin (DOGE) first hit the scene, most people, including its founder, took it as a joke. Then all of a sudden even Elon Musk backed the coin and its value skyrocketed. However, now the price has dropped and some are wondering if Dogecoin is just a joke. You may be asking yourself: should I […]