Financial Blog

Save An Extra $1,000 On Your Taxes With This Little-Known Credit
UPDATED FOR 2021 Most people have no idea they could shrink their tax bills by up to $1,000 extra. But it’s actually very easy. Plus, it’s in the form of a tax credit – called the Saver’s Credit – that benefits you twice. First, this is a tax credit, not a tax...

Tax Season Kickoff
It’s official – it’s tax season. I’m crazy busy. And I want to make sure you have all the information you need to pay the absolute minimum in taxes this year. Over the next two months, I’ll be posting dozens of tax tips, all designed to keep your tax bill low, reduce...

5 Little-Known Deductions That Could Lower Your Tax Bill
Lower your income tax bill by taking advantage of every single deduction you can… and that includes some rarely-used but totally legit tax breaks that can put more money back in your hands. Each of these little-known deductions comes with its own set of twists and...

Financial Protections Are Disappearing – Start Defending Your Money Today
Many of us are still recovering from the nightmare financial crisis of 2008 – just getting back on our financial feet, finally seeing our retirement funds bounce back. But greedy bankers and the new banker-friendly administration are working together to put our...
Five Ways Single Moms will be Screwed when Dodd-Frank Disappears…and How to Work Around It
Single moms may face some serious money problems as the new administration moves to dismantle crucial protective financial reforms. Dodd-Frank, officially known as the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (I added the bold), came in response to...