7 smart ways to spend your tax refund
Assuming you’re like most taxpayers, you’ll be getting a refund in the neighborhood of $2000 soon. And tempting as it may be to spend it all at once, you’ll be better off taking time to think about where you want your money to go. Using your refund wisely can set you up for a...
3 stimulus notices you need to keep for your taxes
Millions of Americans will soon be receiving notices from the IRS regarding the stimulus payments they received in 2021. Most people won’t need to contact the IRS or take any further action. Simply keep the documents with the rest of your tax forms until you’re ready to...
4 reasons to do your taxes with online software
Just thinking about doing taxes instigates anxiety in taxpayers. It doesn’t need to be that way…in fact, it’s cheap and easy to do your taxes when you use tax software to prepare your return. According to the IRS, over 67 million Americans took the plunge and did their own...
The best ways to invest in yourself
The word “investing” is usually associated with stocks, bonds and real estate. But there’s another type of investment you need to consider, yourself. You’re in control of your life, health and happiness. So, invest in things that will enhance your future wellbeing....
7 Money Challenges to Save up to $10,000 in One Year
Ready to start building your savings? If the answer's yes, then it's time to put your money where your mouth is. We've scoured the internet looking for the best money saving challenges and narrowed it down to seven. One of which can help you save up to $10,000 in a year. So put...
4 Ways to Get a Faster Tax Refund
Uncle Sam has held on to your money long enough. Get the fastest possible refund when you do your taxes this year. We have 4 tricks that are guaranteed to speed up the refund process. File early People always say that the early bird gets the worm and in this case, it's true. The...
4 reasons the IRS can seize your tax refund
Finding out you have a tax refund heading your way can be extremely exciting. This is your chance to finally catch up on bills, buy that item that's been on your wish list or take a much-needed vacation. But what happens when you check the “Where’s My Refund?” tool and realize the...
6 Things Every Adult Needs to Know About Taxes
You learn a lot of things in school, but basic financial skills usually aren’t part of the curriculum. Instead we’re forced to figure things out on our own and hope we don’t mess up too badly. One subject many adults wish they knew more about is taxes, so we're going to...