Refund: Claim It or Lose It

 This video was published by the IRS. Each year millions of taxpayers miss out on getting money. In many cases it's several hundred dollars. Why? Because they were due a refund and they didn't file a tax return. The time to claim the refund ran out. If you don't file a return claiming a refund [...]

How to keep ahead of inflation

Inflation has only been averaging about 2% the past few years, but it's important to not let that number deceive you. Prices on some items are rising well faster than the inflation rate. It's important to make sure we do our best to keep ahead of inflation. However, we oftentimes think that doing so is best [...]

Taxable and Non Taxable Income

 This video was published by the IRS. As you know, most income is taxable, and must be reported on your Federal Income Tax Return. But what you may not know is that some income is only partially taxable, or not taxed at all. For example, child support payments and welfare benefits are tax-free. Gifts and [...]

Tax Exempt Organization Search (TEOS)

 The following video was published by the IRS. The Tax Exempt Organization Search (or TEOS) provides you with faster, easier access to tax exempt organizations. TEOS includes images of newly filed 990 forms, the paperwork charitable groups send to the IRS. And it's mobile friendly so you can access it anywhere using a smartphone. TEOS [...]

Sneaky Credit Card Tricks and How to Beat Them

 Credit card deals almost always sound good when you first get an offer. With names like gold and platinum attached to a card, it's easy to fall for the hype--until you realize how these cards are marketed. Having a basic understanding of the common tricks of the trade in the credit card industry can help [...]

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