Year-End Financial Checklist
Before the year comes to a close, there are some things you need to do before you kiss 2023 goodbye. Doing some year-end planning can prevent you from wasting money...and help set you up for success next year. Here are some year-end financial tasks to add to your to-do list....
Taxpayers Should Stay On Top of Taxes All Year to Avoid a Surprise Tax Bill
The next tax season seems far away, but this is actually the perfect time for taxpayers to review their withholding and estimated tax payments. Because federal taxes are pay-as-you-go, it’s important for taxpayers to withhold enough from their paychecks or pay enough in estimated...
Tip Income Is Taxable and Must Be Reported
People who work in restaurants, salons, hotels and similar industries often receive tips for the customer service they provide. Tips can be taxable income, but it's important for people working in these areas to understand important details involving tips. What are tips? Tips are...
Traveling Soon? How to Protect Your Credit Cards and Your Plans
There is no doubt that having a credit card can make traveling easier. From reducing the need to carry cash to the inclusion of vital consumer protection, credit cards provide much more than convenience for travelers. Take a Snapshot of Your Recent Charges Chances are you will be...
Three Tips To Have A Stress-Free Thanksgiving
While many people look forward to Thanksgiving, there are others who dread the holiday. As a precursor to Christmas, Thanksgiving sets the tone for the holiday season and can often contribute significantly to the amount of stress people have to endure. But there are ways that you...
5 Wise Ways to Cut Your Living Costs and Save More Money
Want to avoid the impact of inflation, reduce your living expenses, and keep your bank account healthy? Many people worldwide grapple with rising living costs -- but the right tips can save you a lot of money. Introducing these frugal strategies to your life can have a profoundly...
5 Simple Steps to a Debt-Free Holiday Shopping Season
The holiday shopping season is here, and many people will be spending more than they anticipated. While buying presents for family members and friends is certainly enjoyable, the holiday debt hangover is anything but. So how can you avoid the debt and still have fun this holiday...
Easy Halloween Treats
Lychee Eyeballs Purchase: one can of lychees in syrup, one pint of fresh blueberries, toothpicks Drain the lychee fruit into a colander, removing as much syrup as possible. Each lychee will have a natural opening on one end of the fruit. Locate that opening, then insert a small...