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How Could New FICO Scoring Affect You?
A new scoring model from Fair Isaac Corp., the company behind the FICO score, is set to be implemented later this year by Equifax and other major credit bureaus. The popular score is commonly used by lenders to determine your eligibility and interest rate for certain...
Taxes You Could Face in Retirement
As an American worker, relinquishing part of your income to taxes is standard practice, but once you move out of the workforce, much of your retirement income is subject to taxes as well. Below are some possible taxes you could face in retirement. Social Security...
How to Prevent Tax Identity Theft
The start of a new year is a time for fresh starts and new goals, but it’s also the beginning of the oft-dreaded tax season, which means Tax identity thieves are on the lookout for information they can use in order to create fraudulent tax returns. Here are some tips...
Break Bad Financial Habits and Make Your Money Work for You in 2020
Even those of us who have the best intentions with our money can fall victim to bad financial habits, which can cause unnecessary stress and anxiety. Some of the most common bad habits we fall into include: Impulse spending Not budgeting (or not sticking to a budget)...
How the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Affects Year-End Business Tax Planning
With the learning curve of the first tax filing season in the TCJA era behind us, year-end tax planning is a perfect time to incorporate those lessons learned. Here is a general overview of some steps business owners can take in their year-end tax planning....
Essential Year-End Tax Tips
As the clock winds down to the end of the year, there are a few last-minute money moves to make in order to lower your tax bill. Maximize Your 401(k) and HSA Contributions While tax deductible contributions can be made to traditional and Roth IRA accounts until April...
Tips for Year-End Business Tax Planning
With additional guidance and regulations released consistently since President Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 into law, one thing remains clear: strategic tax planning is key to lowering a business’s total tax liability. Read on for some moves on...