Vacant homes can come in many different shapes and sizes — and conditions. They are often stereotyped as dilapidated houses with crumbling foundations and boarded-up windows. But they can also be move-in ready just waiting […]
Do you stress when you receive a sales tax notice? The good news is that not all notices are bad news. When dealing with any agency notice there are generally 4 steps to follow to […]
Here are seven ways you can make money as a thought leader: Image Credit: DepositPhotos.com. 1. Salaried employee A consistent salary plus benefits is an excellent revenue stream, and hopefully it aligns with your why […]
People are living longer than ever, thanks to modern medicine and advances in technology. By 2050, one-fifth of the U.S. population will be 65 and older, up from 12% in 2000, according to U.S. Census […]
If an anthropologist were to have access to your bank account, what would they learn about you? Are you constantly carrying a credit card balance and spending beyond your means? Or, on the other end […]
A whopping 96 percent of small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) say they use social media in their marketing strategy, according to Social Media Examiner. However, not all of them are using it strategically—and that can […]
Your garbage disposal is your dishwashing assistant. It works hard for you, with its blades shredding up your food waste into itty-bitty pieces that won’t clog your pipes. While the appliance can handle a lot, […]
My journey into veganism began in 1987. That’s when I gave up red meat. In 1988 I gave up chicken, and on January 1, 1989 I gave up seafood and dairy. Lo and behold, since […]
If you can’t identify all of your project costs, how can you determine the profitability of the engagement? You can’t. Company owners that conduct business on a project basis may be a difficult time tracking […]
I, like many others, love to eat out. Not only do I get the night off from cooking, I enjoy getting a bit dressed up and trying a new culinary experience. But, eating out can […]
If you borrowed student loans to pay for college or graduate school, you might have a long road of debt repayment ahead of you. But you could reach your destination much faster — and end up paying […]
Any small business owner knows that time is money. So why are you throwing it out the window wasting it on these top common time wasters? There’s a reason that these particular activities are insidious, […]
Here’s some warm weather dreaming that will help you dust off those winter blues. Imagine pedaling your bike along flat, wide trails on a pleasant summer day — all the way across the country. That’s […]
Have you ever been stumped by beets in the kitchen? We’ve got just the recipe for you from our friend Michelle of Farm Belly. This hearty salad takes winter staples (like beets and kale) and […]
As a business owner, you may find it increasingly difficult to file an accurate tax return. The tax code is complicated, and it’s not unusual to a mistake when filing your business taxes. However, if […]
If you’re not thinking of buying a house or car soon, or applying for a new credit card, then you might think there’s no reason to check your credit. It’ll be there when you need it, […]
If there’s a universal truth to childcare, it is that kids are expensive. Whether you choose a nanny, daycare or are just looking for a babysitter for an occasional night or afternoon off, costs add up quickly. […]
The question of whether you’re ready to take care of your parents isn’t an easy one to answer, and it may be a very emotional one. But that does not mean you should ignore it. […]
You’ve heard of the party bus. Now, it’s time to climb aboard the tequila train. That’s right: Jose Cuervo, which has been making tequila for 250 years, has a luxury tequila train that travels to […]
When taking a new life insurance policy, most of us give a little thought to the possibility that there may be situations where your life insurance policy won’t pay a claim to your heirs. But […]
First, let’s establish this right away: Shared parenting isn’t right for families where one parent struggles with addiction, there is a history of violence or abuse, or severe mental illness. As of April, 2018, Kentucky became the first […]
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s mortgage calculation of use net income is super conservative and will make your mortgage on your rental property worse from a debt to income ratio perspective. Let’s say you’re renting […]
If you could only bring 3 types of produce with you to a desert island, what would you bring with you, and why? We posed this question to our community on Facebook and the responses were as […]
As the weather warms, these technology gadgets and gear can help you make the most of your outdoor space. Your porch, garden and yard were all made for more than potted plants and bare benches. […]
Breaking news: I consider myself to be a DIY-er. And a tidy person. And a bit of a neat freak. That’s all because I live in a small condo in Chicago and I’m forced to […]
Last year, TSheets by QuickBooks ran its first-ever March Madness survey and released some pretty startling stats. Among the 200 employees we surveyed, nearly half said they spend at least 30 minutes working on their brackets […]
With an extra hour of sunlight and the hope of warmer days ahead, I love to create cocktails with a light and refreshing spin. More colorful and fruitier than our winter ales, they make me […]
Will the start of a new year mean the start of a new business for you? If so you will likely have some questions. Where do you begin? Starting your own business is a large […]
Disputing credit report errors is an important step to take in building good credit, but that doesn’t mean it’s always an easy or straightforward step to take. Although credit report errors can be fairly common, […]
Most people end up hiring a CPA or a tax preparer or buying software like H&R Block and TaxAct to file their taxes. You answer a bunch of questions and the preparer somehow puts the answers to those questions on a […]