Getting our family’s finances to fit within a set monthly budget was no easy task. In fact, we don’t always come in under budget, and we are still holding onto a little bit of hope that over the course of...
I have to come to learn that what women need most in life, is a great group of other women who they can share the ups and downs of the journey of life with. There is something very powerful about...
When saving money for a child’s college education, tuition isn’t the only concern. A recent survey by the College Board found on-campus room and board accounts for more than 50% of the total cost at in-state schools. That cost can...
Last year, I fulfilled a lifelong dream: getting paid to tell jokes. Every week, I cohost a comedy podcast about food (I’m not going to plug it, but it’s not hard to find). The show is free, but we ask...
It’s that time of year again…tax season! By April, most Americans have filed, and those expecting a refund are probably wondering when it will arrive. The following infographic helps give you a better idea of when you can expect your...
Personal finance is one of the most important skills you can possibly learn, though it’s sadly not a natural-born trait for most. Without somebody to guide us and teach us the value of holding on to our money and using...
It’s nothing new for IRS forms to be described as complex and a “recordkeeping burden.” But it’s a little unusual when the organization picking on the IRS is the IRS itself. That’s what the agency did, however, in announcing a new streamlined...
The repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act in 2013 has paved the way for same-sex couples to file their tax returns using the Married Filing Jointly or Separately status. This statute also allows these couples to file amended returns for up to...
Americans love tax breaks. Everybody knows they can deduct mortgage interest, medical expenses over a certain amount, gifts to charity — even the cost of preparing your tax return. But those are just a few of the better-known tax breaks....
You know you should save more money for retirement. You want to save more. But sometimes the realities of life get in the way. It’s not always possible to increase your monthly 401(k) plan contributions or to put more in...
