How to budget for holiday shopping

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSp01TFJVA8] It’s really amazing how so many people handle their finances with discipline for most of the year, only to let things completely fall apart when the holidays arrive. Part of the reason is that we spend a lot more time in stores during these months. During the holidays, shopping becomes almost recreational, where you [...]

Combat-Zone Contract Workers Qualify for Foreign Earned Income Exclusion

The following article was published by the IRS. Certain U.S. citizens or resident aliens, specifically contractors or employees of contractors supporting the U.S. Armed Forces in designated combat zones, may now qualify for the foreign earned income exclusion. The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, enacted in February, changed the tax home requirement for eligible taxpayers, enabling [...]

How to Find a Job When You’re Retired

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0tGWdJz0jE]Looking for a job is a job in and of itself. But as we age, it is often assumed that finding a job gets even harder. This may be true if you are trying to complete with a younger demographic looking for a job with the same criteria. But what if retirees, or those close [...]

IdentityTheft.gov Helps You Report and Recover from Identity Theft

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GGDKL7TVPo]Today’s world is more connected than ever. While this is generally a good thing, it also increases the likelihood that your personal information can end up in someone else’s hands, which can lead to identity theft. The first signs of identity theft can be subtle, or they can be blatantly obvious. You may notice an [...]

Credit Card Tips for Retirees

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DkyrnOO488]The golden years might mark the end of working for a paycheck, but it doesn’t eliminate the importance of keeping a solid credit score. Credit scores affect more than just your ability to borrow; even things such as your car insurance rate are determined in part by your credit score. The way you use your [...]

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