Raising children brings with it many exciting milestones. Paying for college isn't one of them. If you are worried about paying for your children's college, here is a guide to help you get started: Step 1: Consider opening a college savings account. There are currently two main types, a Coverdell Education Savings Account and a 529. [...]
The following article was published by the IRS. Are you recently married, or planning to get married before the end of this year? Marriage is a life event that will also affect your federal taxes. Here's how: Getting married means selecting a different status when filing your taxes. Why? Because if you're married as of December [...]
Purchasing a home is likely the largest purchase you will ever make. Even though the vast majority of buyers will finance a significant portion of their home, saving up for a down payment is still extremely important. Here are some ways to free up some money to save for this purpose: Set a budget. If you [...]
This video was published by the IRS. The Individual Taxpayer Identification Number program, or ITIN for short, is for people who have a filing or reporting requirement but who are not eligible for a Social Security number. The law now requires ITINs issued before 2013 to expire. If your ITIN is expiring or has already expired, [...]
Having your own space is an important part of adulthood. But how you secure that space depends on a lot of factors. In some situations it makes sense to purchase and own a home; in others, renting makes more sense. Here are some pros and cons to each scenario: When you are a renter, there's only [...]
