It’s no secret that having a great credit score is beneficial today. It makes being approved for loans easier and ensures you pay less interest on those financial obligations. But its benefits stretch beyond loans. For instance, some employers will check your credit score before hiring you. Landlords will often review your credit before you can move in. And some … Continue reading
Tax season is stressful enough without adding vulnerability to identity theft to your list of things to worry about. To keep your sensitive personal information safe, however, you should be a little worried, though – or at least alert and informed enough to know a tax scam when you see one. Tax scammers have several common tricks they use to … Continue reading
The financial crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has been tough on people’s finances and lives overall. Parents, in particular, have faced some monumental challenges—from how to balance homeschooling with remote work to how to manage childcare as they’re called back to the office. In response to these challenges, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 expanded the Child Tax … Continue reading
2020 was a chaotic year. The Covid19 pandemic took us on a wild ride. While we were all impacted in different ways, as we head into tax season you may have questions about how your personal experiences will impact your 2020 tax filings and potential refunds. From job loss, furloughs, to stimulus payments, what is the impact on your tax … Continue reading
With tax season wrapping up and your spring cleaning likely beginning, you may have the urge to purge paperwork, files and personal records. While it is tempting to get rid of all the files and clutter, it is best to keep some documents for the recommended records retention schedule. Here are some helpful tips for managing your secure financial and … Continue reading
By Tracy Scott Your tax refund check might be less than expected this year. As of early February 2019, the average federal tax refund is down 8.7% when compared to the prior tax year. Receiving less than expected might derail your plans for a vacation cruise, new television, or making another major purchase – at least for now. While these … Continue reading
