Tax Deductions Families Can Claim for Dependents 2020, 2021

Raising a family comes with a multitude of costs, costs which require an adequate and stable income. As your income goes up, so too do your taxes. But taking advantage of some tax deductions can help. Here are a few scenarios to consider: Child Tax Credit - If you are a parent or legal guardian of [...]

24 Insanely Specific Ways to Pay Off Debt

One way to pay off debt is to cut back on expenses and make financial sacrifices. But another way to do it is by finding creative ways to bring in more money. Whether you work a full-time job already or are struggling to find work, there are some important questions to ask yourself before looking for [...]

Dave Ramsey’s 3 Keys to Early Retirement

Dave Ramsey is an often polarizing figure in financial circles. He has a massive following of supporters, but there are also those who view his advice as wrong or too simplistic. Regardless of your opinion, he offers three key things to model if you would like to retire early. Here they are: Find out what you [...]

Changed Your Name After Marriage or Divorce?

This video was published by the IRS. If you changed your name after a recent marriage, divorce, or for some other reason, you need to notify the Social Security Administration of that change before you file your tax return. Otherwise, IRS computers can't match your new name with your Social Security number. Names that don't match [...]

Major Changes to Retirement Plans Due to COVID-19

This article was published by the IRS.  Qualified individuals affected by COVID-19 may be able to withdraw up to $100,000 from their eligible retirement plans, including IRAs, between January 1 and December 30, 2020. These coronavirus-related distributions aren't subject to the 10% additional tax that generally applies to distributions made before reaching age 59 and a [...]

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