Financial Blog

5 Reasons You Need Long-Term Care Insurance – Even Though It’s Expensive
When was the last time you thought about long-term care insurance? Never? If it crossed your mind did you quickly dismiss it because it’s very expensive? Or because you don’t want to pay for something you probably won’t need? Most people don’t think about purchasing...

Don’t Let Predatory Lenders Sabotage Your Financial Future
8 Signs To Look for to Avoid Predatory Lending Practices Are you looking for a personal loan but feel overwhelmed by your options? You’re not alone. Choosing a lender can be scary, especially with so many different companies competing for your business. So when...

3 Reasons Our Estimated Tax System Is Stupid
I just sent out reminders to my clients that estimated tax payments are due again. And I got back a lot of panicky emails and requests for help. This is despite the fact that they’ve been making their estimated payments all year round, often with an assist from me....

Make Your Life Easier with an IRS Online Tax Account
You may think you don't want an IRS online tax account... but you definitely do. The IRS is seriously messed up right now – worse than I’ve ever seen. They’re hard to reach. Many agents aren’t helpful… and some are downright nasty. So having an Online Tax Account will...

How Charitable Donations Lower Your Tax Bill
The Tax Benefits of Doing Good **Please Note: This content does contain affiliate links where I may profit from a sale. You probably don't donate to your favorite causes just to save on taxes. But doing good comes with a side benefit: charitable donations...