There are dozens of different expenses and bills that can be a part of our monthly outflow that we hardly ever think about. Oftentimes we leave these expenses unattended without ever analyzing or even shopping them. This is a perfect time of year to look over your bills and see where you stand. First things first [...]
The following article was published by the IRS. As tax filing season progresses, the Internal Revenue Service cautions taxpayers not to rely on receiving their refund by a certain date, especially when making major purchases or paying bills. Some tax returns may require additional review and those refunds may take longer. Many factors affect refund timing [...]
The following article was published by the IRS. Changes from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act mean the standard deduction is worth almost twice what it was before, so you may get more benefit from the standard deduction than from itemizing. To figure out whether you should itemize, you can search "how much is my standard [...]
The following article was published by the IRS. The earned income tax credit benefits working individuals and families with low to moderate incomes. EITC can lower a taxpayer's taxes, and even result in a refund. To take advantage of this credit, taxpayers must file a tax return and claim the credit. They should do so even [...]
A recent study has shown that basic, everyday expenses take up a staggering 78% of your income. This basically means that just a tad over 20% is left over for those unexpected expenses that may come your way. So that means that it's important to identify potential unexpected expenses that may or may not show up [...]
