When you’re facing more bills than income, sorting through the options for debt relief becomes a mission of urgency. You may want to rule out even thinking about bankruptcy because it has such a bad rap in […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
While research tells us March Madness doesn’t exactly boost productivity, it presents an excellent opportunity for teams to bond and win a few company culture points. Last year, a quarter of the NCAA fans we surveyed […]
If you haven’t filed your 2015 tax returns, you may be leaving money on the table. The IRS estimates there is $1.4 billion in unclaimed income tax refunds from 1.2 million taxpayers who didn’t file […]
Believe it or not, 43% of employees would like to change jobs within the next two years, according to a recent survey by QuickBooks Payroll. Think about that. If you have 10 people on your team, four […]
Housing is typically one of our biggest expenses, but it’s a good idea to not let it eat up too much of your income. The median housing cost per month in the U.S. is $1,036, […]
Small business owners filing their 2018 taxes as the April 15 deadline looms are hoping to cash in on one of the biggest changes from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act – a 20% deduction […]
The dark web gained worldwide attention when Ross Ulbrict was convicted for the sale of illegal drugs and illicit goods on his dark web site, Silk Road, in 2015. Since then, the dark web has become synonymous […]
When you’re serious about growing your small business it makes sense to get the best advice possible. You can do that even if money is tight by tapping the expertise of Small Business Development Center […]
In 2018, U.S. auto loan originations hit a 19-year high — $584 billion. Rising car prices, interest rates and loan term lengths translate to Americans tossing a large chunk of income toward more than $1.14 […]
At this point, you’re hopefully well aware of the joy that comes from ordering online and having items delivered right to your door. And companies such as Shipt are making this experience possible even when […]