If you are looking to maximize your Social Security, the best time to start looking at it isn't once you've retired - it's right now. Here are a few steps: Understand how Social Security works. Your Social Security payout is figured by averaging your highest 35 years of work. If you work less [...]
Here's a tip for making the IRS Withholding Calculator on IRS.gov as easy as possible. To start, you will need two documents: your most recent pay stub and a copy of your most recent income tax return. By using the information on these two forms, the withholding calculator will help you determine if [...]
Most people are rewarded for filing their taxes because the majority of filers receive a refund. But there are those who owe money to the IRS and can't pay it, and as a result are often afraid to file. If you can't afford to pay your taxes, file anyway! If you file your [...]
With the new tax laws, some may be wondering how they can be sure they don't end up with an unexpected tax bill next year. The simplest way is to use the IRS Withholding Calculator, available at IRS.gov. It will walk you through the process and determine how many allowances you should claim. [...]
The currency of the college years is good grades. Once you graduate, your credit score often dictates much of your financial path going forward. There are several entities who will look at your credit and potentially make decisions based on your history: Your Employer Insurance Companies Landlords Lenders So if you are just [...]
