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 [...]
The following video was published by the IRS. What if you want to file your tax return but you still don't have your W-2? Employers should send this to you by January 31. Give it a few weeks to arrive in the mail, but if you don't get it by the end of February, the [...]
Holiday gift giving can be quite challenging, especially when you are trying to buy for those friends or loved ones who already seem to have everything. But in reality, those who seem to have everything really don't after all. You can never have too much of two things: fun experiences or time. Fun - Consider giving [...]
The following article was published by the IRS. If you gamble, you need to know that gambling winnings are generally taxable and must be reported on your tax return. If you itemize your deductions on Schedule A, then you may also claim your gambling losses and other gambling-activity expenses, such as travel back and forth [...]
