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 […]
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 […]
A stock market crash is defined by double-digit declines that happen quickly across a broad stock market index or group of related indexes. As the coronavirus pandemic swept the United States in February 2020, the […]
Ah, the ’70s — it gave us the first flight of the 747 jumbo jet, the introduction of the Walkman, the movie Jaws, and the beloved Garfield comics. Of course, it also gave us plenty […]
A 401(k) is one of the best retirement accounts out there and is loaded with great benefits. Though, like a car that gets good gas mileage, there are things you can do to turn that […]
It doesn’t matter if you’re a new or seasoned investor, when the stock market has a correction, it can be extremely stressful. Nobody likes to see their portfolio decline significantly in a single day. Stock […]
For many, one of the most delightful experiences in adult life is receiving a tax refund check from the IRS. It’s a true early-spring brightener after a long and bleak winter. Sure, you might want […]
It’s a well-known fact that doctors tend to make a good amount of money. (One of the great perks to being a doctor, other than the “saving lives” part.) But compared to other high-earners, you’ve […]
With scary statistics like 59% of Americans living paycheck to paycheck, or 67% of Americans struggle to pay a $1,000 emergency, we need to step up our game. Know what your short term financial goals are to […]
Self-care is an expression you hear a lot about these days but rarely when it comes to your finances. Although at first, it might not seem as comforting as, say a trip to the spa […]
All investments carry some risk, but the difference between speculating and investing can illustrate the level of risk involved. Speculating often describes scenarios when there’s a high chance the investment will deliver losses but also […]