IRS changes for 2020 taxes
Please note: This article provides general background information only and is not intended to serve as tax advice or as a substitute for legal counsel. You should consult your tax advisor or attorney if you […]
7 simple steps to jumpstart your rainy day savings
It’s inevitable. In every life a little rain must fall. I’m not talking about floods or a Noah’s ark-type deluge, but more like the kind of unexpected shower that really messes up your day. The […]
Everything you need to know about small business tax payments
As a small business owner, you may assume the IRS has bigger fish to fry than your small business operations. However, recent reports have cited that the IRS has increasingly targeted small businesses for tax audits. The National […]
How Biden’s stimulus plan may affect the economy, stocks and interest rates
Congressional Democrats are gearing up for a quick passage of President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package, with a plan to vote as early as the week of Feb. 1. The party has majorities […]
Data & privacy breaches are accelerating. Here’s how to protect yourself
Most consumers think of a data breach as something small—the password they used when they signed up for that now non-existent pet website 10 years ago has been discovered by hackers. They get a weird […]
How to tell if you’re overinsured, underinsured or just right
One of the challenging aspects of buying any type of insurance is determining how much coverage you need. Buy too little insurance and you won’t have enough to get through a tough situation when you […]
4 ways to be a better sleep partner
Research shows that a healthy relationship depends on healthy sleep. The New York Times reports that couples experience worse conflict when one or both partners is sleep deprived. The study in question, at Ohio State University, found that […]
23 recession-proof jobs for every skill level
Do you want to keep your job during a recession? Let’s talk about the recession-proof jobs that you can choose in any field. While no job is 100% recession-proof, certain career fields are impacted less […]
How to avoid being hacked on dating sites
The number of people using online dating services has steadily increased over the last several years. In non-plague years, dating apps typically see a pre-February spike. Pandemic-time usage has set new records since shelter in place orders […]
Do stimulus checks count as income?
Stimulus payments might sting a bit if taxes were due on that money, but that’s not the case. The payments are not income; they’re an advance of a new federal tax credit for the 2020 […]