Strong Passwords Help Keep Tax Data Safe

The following article was published by the IRS. Passwords are often the key to guarding access to personal information and data stored on computers or sent over email. Because most taxpayers file their returns electronically and access account information online, it is critical for taxpayers to not only create strong passwords for all tax-related accounts, but [...]

Tips for Smart Charitable Giving

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zlx9-giqLPU] "Charitable giving" is a phrase used frequently towards the end of the year, both during the holiday season as well as at tax time. Giving is an extremely important gesture made by those who have towards those who aren't as fortunate. While need is a universal phenomenon, resources are often limited, necessitating that we [...]

National Tax Security Awareness Week: Recognize Phishing Email Scams

The following article was published by the IRS. The IRS reminds people to be on the lookout for new, sophisticated email phishing scams. These scams not only endanger someone’s personal information, but they can also affect a taxpayer’s refund in 2018. This tip is part of National Tax Security Awareness Week. The IRS is partnering with [...]

Shopping Tips for Cyber Monday and Beyond

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwTZDCXErUg]Black Friday is behind us and we are now faced with the deals and bargains of Cyber Monday. Similar to Black Friday in many ways, Cyber Monday is a chance to knock out some, if not all, of your holiday shopping list at a fraction of the cost. But there are some basic principles of [...]

How To Do Fall Financial Housekeeping

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iv0vEgslENc] Fall is an excellent time to take care of some long overdue chores, including tidying up our houses and yards. But what about our finances? This time of year is also the perfect time to take stock of where you stand financially and tidy things up in a few key areas: […]

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