9 Ways to Build an Emergency Fund When Money is Tight

Having an emergency fund is an important piece of a financial plan. Never has that piece been more important than it is now. But how do you build such a fund with the crisis that exists around us? Here are 9 paths to get there: Vision board. Create a visual plan that is attainable and is [...]

Coronavirus-Related Paid Leave for Workers and Tax Credits for Small and Mid-Size Businesses

This article was published by the IRS. The U.S. Treasury Department, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the U.S. Department of Labor (Labor) have announced that small and mid-size employers can begin taking advantage of two new refundable payroll tax credits, designed to immediately and fully reimburse them, dollar-for-dollar, for the cost of providing Coronavirus-related leave to [...]

3 personal finance changes due to COVID-19

Our entire financial landscape has changed over the last couple of weeks as the Coronavirus has brought our economy to a screeching halt. But with all these changes, there are some temporary measures that have been implemented to help you and your family stay afloat. Here are three: Deferred payments. Many utility companies have announced that [...]

July 15, 2020 is the New Federal Tax Due Date

As part of its coronavirus response, the federal government has announced a 90-day grace period, changing the tax deadline to July 15, 2020. We are awaiting IRS regulations to be issued providing more details regarding this grace period. The U.S. Treasury will give tax filers 90 extra days to pay income taxes due on up to [...]

Reasons to File a 2019 Tax Return

The following article was published by the IRS. While many people are required to file a tax return, it's a good idea for everyone to determine if they should file. Some people with low income are not required to file, but will need to do so if they can get a tax refund. Here are five [...]

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