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 [...]
This video was published by the IRS The best and fastest way to get your tax refund is to have it electronically deposited into your financial account. The program is called "Direct Deposit" and it's free. You can use it to deposit your refund into one, two, or even three accounts. You can even use direct [...]
This video was published by the IRS. One of the first things to figure out with your taxes is which filing status to use. What counts is your status as of December 31, not any other time of year. There are five filing statuses. Which one is yours? Single? That's easy. If you're single, divorced, [...]
A consumer's worst enemy is inflation, especially when prices rise but wages do not. In the United States, inflation has only been rising about 2% per year for awhile now, but that number can be deceiving. While 2% may be the average, the cost of some goods and services has risen quite a bit more. For [...]
The new year is about to start, and with it comes resolutions of all types. Consider adding these five steps to your financial resolution for 2020: Save More - Try automating your savings so that you don't have to think about it. Pay yourself first, then cover your other bills. Spend Less - Simple. Get a [...]
