Financial Blog
7 Ways Financial Anxiety Can Trap You In a Constant Downward Spiral
Have you ever sat there, staring at your bills, and just felt utterly overwhelmed and stressed out, even though you know you have plenty of money in the bank to pay them? Or perhaps you feel incredibly guilty for spending money on anything “extra” that you don’t...
HSA: The Best Retirement Account You’re Not Using
And How to Open One Today Don’t be fooled by the name Health Savings Account (HSA)… HSAs are really retirement accounts in disguise. And if you’re eligible for an HSA, you definitely want one, because they combine all the best features of other retirement plans… and...
Reduce Taxable Income by $7,875 in 5 Seconds When You Meet Head of Household Requirements
Using the right filing status can make a huge difference in your taxable income and your total tax bill. One of the most underused, legitimate filing status options is called Head of Household. And using this status instead of filing as single can lower your taxable...
8 Reasons You Want a Human to Do Your Bookkeeping
Everywhere you look, AI is taking over day-to-day tasks, allegedly freeing up time for more important work. And while a lot of people use AI every day, it’s not always the better choice. In fact, it doesn’t even always save time. There are thousands of reports and...
Does Your Business Need an Emergency Fund? (YES!)
Your small business needs cash to survive. The same way you need oxygen to breathe and water to drink. Business survival depends on positive cash flow and liquidity. And it’s especially important in times of financial uncertainty, plagued by tariffs, inflation,...
What is AGI and Why Does it Matter?
This blog post was originally published on Feburary 17th, 2017 and was updated in 2021. It has been updated again to give more detailed information about adjusted gross income (AGI) and to reflect recent changes to the tax code. Do you know the most important number...