Last Minute Holiday Shopping? Save Money and Stress Less
We're weeks away from Christmas and some holiday shoppers still have gifts to buy. If you’ve waited until now to get started, don’t panic. We have some strategies to help you get the right gifts without breaking the bank. Make a list Create a list of everyone you need to...
7 Easy Ways to Stretch Your Paycheck
Isn’t it crazy how quickly your paycheck seems to disappear? One minute you have money, the next it’s gone. Getting a raise or better paying job can boost your income, but you’ll still run into the same problems if you don’t manage your money well. Here are some tips that can...
6 Smart Money Moves to Make Before You Travel
Before leaving for vacation, most people have a mental checklist of things they need to do. It usually includes stuff like packing, picking up a few last-minute items and getting your hair and nails done so you look good in your Instagram photos. But don’t forget your finances. ...
5 Reasons Why You’re Always Broke
A recent survey found that 63% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. If you’re sick and tired of being broke, it’s time to look at why you’re always strapped for cash and what you can do about it. Although making more money may seem like the obvious solution, it won’t do much...
Year-End Financial Checklist
Before the year comes to a close, there are some things you need to do before you kiss 2023 goodbye. Doing some year-end planning can prevent you from wasting money...and help set you up for success next year. Here are some year-end financial tasks to add to your to-do list....
Nine Million People Who Missed Expanded Tax Benefits Still Have Time to File
COVIDTax Tip 2022-166, October 31, 2022 More than nine million people may qualify for tax benefits but didn't claim them by filing a 2021 federal income tax return. Many in this group may be eligible to claim some or all of the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit, the Child Tax Credit, the...
Grandparents and Other Relatives With Eligible Dependents Can Qualify for 2021 Child Tax Credit
IR-2022-181, October 17, 2022 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service reminded families today that some taxpayers who claim at least one child as their dependent on their tax return may not realize they could be eligible to benefit from the Child Tax Credit (CTC). Eligible...
Taxpayers Should Stay On Top of Taxes All Year to Avoid a Surprise Tax Bill
The next tax season seems far away, but this is actually the perfect time for taxpayers to review their withholding and estimated tax payments. Because federal taxes are pay-as-you-go, it’s important for taxpayers to withhold enough from their paychecks or pay enough in estimated...