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5 Easy Steps to Open an IRA
Updated for 2021 Disclosure: Some of the links on this page are affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Not sure how to open an IRA account? All it takes is 5 simple steps, and...
Single Moms: Just 5 Easy Steps to Open an IRA
Lots of single moms aren’t sure how to open an IRA – so they skip it. But, honestly, all it takes is 5 simple steps, and in less than 30 minutes, you can be on your way to a worry-free retirement. Here’s all it takes: Decide whether you want a traditional or Roth IRA....
Last Minute Tax Tip: Make a 2016 IRA Contribution
It’s not too late to make your IRA contribution for 2016, whether you go with the tax-deductible traditional IRA or the Roth IRA (which is not deductible this year but offers many other advantages). In fact, you have until Monday, April 18 to contribute – and, if...
Tax FAQs
UPDATED FOR 2021 Can I deduct my mortgage insurance? Can I deduct the points from refinancing my mortgage? Can I have a 401(k) AND a Roth IRA? What’s the difference between a tax deduction and a tax credit? Question: Can I deduct my mortgage insurance? Answer:...
Single Moms: You Can get Cash Back by Taking Advantage of This Education Tax Credit
Putting someone – including yourself – through college can put a major dent in your finances. But a very generous tax credit can put a big chunk of change back in your pocket. The American Opportunity Tax Credit, or AOTC, can chop $2,500 per student off your tax bill....