Considering all of the information, receipts and files that business owners must gather in order to successfully complete their taxes, it’s no wonder that tax season sends some of them into panic mode. Even more […]
You can make your own living trust online very easily. For those of you who aren’t familiar with this subject, a trust allows you to control who receives your assets after you die. But that’s just […]
Are you a professional seller on Amazon? Or maybe you sold off a few personal items last year? Either way, you may be wondering if you need to report those earnings to the IRS this […]
Approaching retirement can be a scary time. There are major decisions to make. You need to decide when to collect Social Security. You need to determine a withdrawal strategy for your retirement assets. Plus, you need […]
Tax season is upon us, meaning a refund might be headed your way. No doubt you’re excited by the idea of a cash influx, but this isn’t free money. “Most people think their tax return […]
A cheap cruise is our family’s favorite way to vacation. It takes a little bit of planning, but not nearly as much as a typical vacation. You pretty much sit back and relax for your […]
Many entrepreneurs start a business with the goal of one day running a large company. While you might start small, you can dream big and create a plan to expand — or scale — your […]
The number of vacationers hopping aboard a cruise has increased steadily. In 2019 alone, 30 million people are expected to go on cruises, almost double the number of passengers a decade ago. There’s many reasons […]
Credit scores have become synonymous with credit reports over the years, but there are some key differences you should know about. For one thing, you might be surprised to find upon reviewing your free credit reports that […]
We’ve talked before about things you should overlook when house hunting, but being flexible and seeing past a home’s imperfections isn’t always the thing to do. Don’t get us wrong, there are a lot of things that […]
Working mom guilt is a powerful, negative force that is as dated as it is prevalent. I have written on this topic extensively through my blog, my podcast, and on my Forbes column. Most recently, […]
I recently reached out to my social media including my 540k Twitter followers about what they thought was the difference between being passionate and pushy. It generated many interesting and thoughtful responses. The main essence was that […]
The opioid epidemic and skyrocketing student loan debt are two of the nation’s most publicized challenges. On average, 130 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose, according to the CDC. Meanwhile, student loan debt […]
Life insurance policies name a designated beneficiary or beneficiaries to receive a payout, or death benefit, in the case of the policyholder’s death. The beneficiary will then file a claim with the life insurance company […]
As you grow your small business, you may need more people on your team to help you achieve your goals. The employees you hire set the foundation for your company’s success, noted Joanne Markow, founding partner of Boston-based […]
As a small business owner, you want to take every legal tax deduction you can to lower your tax bill. But lingerie? A petting zoo? Daily breakfast eaten at your desk? As it turns out, […]
Modern life comes with plenty of stressors, and money is the most common. But a state of stress actually makes financial discipline harder. It can even lead to a cycle in which stress makes poor money choices more […]
If you got started early and Uncle Sam approved your returns, you might be lucky enough to be holding a nice little check (or direct deposit receipt) from the government. Your heart might already have […]
As an entrepreneur, you should be aware that your personal credit can affect your ability to secure a business loan or other types of financing. Many lenders—especially financial institutions—review personal credit scores as part of their decision on whether or […]
People often try to deal with mounting debt and credit problems by doing a debt consolidation. In theory, it’s a sound idea. But in reality, one debt consolidation leads to another, and then to another. It’s called serial […]
When you think of American companies, Amazon, Apple or Google likely come to mind. But the vast majority of the companies in America are small businesses. The U.S. Small Business Administration defines a small business […]
If you’re worried you won’t be getting a big tax refund, you’re not alone. According to the IRS, the average size of tax refunds is down by 8.4% so far this year. However, there are […]
A number of years ago, investor Mark Thompson spoke with then GE CEO, Jeff Immelt, about “How to Get Promoted (or Fired) Faster.”Immelt’s advice: “First go deep and then go wide.” Immelt went on to explain […]
It’s very helpful for small business owners to have good personal credit and a strong business credit profile. Business credit matters, and there are steps you can take to improve your business’ credit score. Why business […]
Are you caught in the toxic spiral of a CEO/chairperson conflict or in another high-level relational power play? Are you on the verge of walking out the door on a relationship that is past saving? […]
One of the challenges home buyers face when purchasing a house for the first time is how much of their income should go toward a mortgage payment. This number varies greatly and just because the […]
Emergencies happen to everyone. Unless you are living under a very lucky star, you will likely encounter a major financial emergency at some point in your life. The problem is that you cannot predict when […]
Housing markets can vary significantly across the United States — and so can mortgage terms. A potential homebuyer in one state might be able to get approved for a loan more easily than someone with […]
Financial issues — extreme levels of debt, financial infidelity, even just not talking about money — are some of the most common causes of divorce. Although many couples fail because of money, you can avoid the pitfalls. […]
When the temperature drops, the thermostat gets cranked up, which can cause your monthly utility bill to skyrocket. But you don’t have to shell out tons of cash just to stay warm at night. From […]