If you’re a small-business owner, freelancer, independent contractor, or self-employed person who maintains an office at home, you may qualify for a tax break by using the home office deduction. The home office deduction allows you to deduct a portion…
I graduated with an MFA in 2008 and a loan balance of around $37,000 from my master’s and undergrad programs combined. For the next few years, my federal student loans were a constant source of stress. I felt like I…
Money can be one of the most difficult subjects to talk about with your significant other. A recent study by Ramsey Solutions found that the majority of heterosexual couples struggle to discuss money or experience recurring and significant strain on…
Do you owe money to the IRS that you can’t afford to pay? You’re not alone. At the end of the 2017 fiscal year, more than 14,000 taxpayers had delinquent accounts with the IRS, with a total balance of assessed tax,…
This tax season, many taxpayers are getting an unwelcome surprise: income tax bills they weren’t anticipating. When that happens, the first instinct is panic. After all, the IRS is not an easygoing creditor. The federal government expects your tax debt…
Do you have a talent that provides value to others? If so, you may have considered turning that skill into a money-making venture. But would that venture be a hobby or a business? For tax purposes, the distinction matters. According…
Everyone, from powerful world leaders to babies in their cribs, is afraid of something. Fear is a normal human response to danger – and most of the time, it’s a useful one. It can lead you to steer clear of threats,…
NeoBudget is an online budgeting system for tracking household income and expenses from one intuitive, user-friendly dashboard. It allows you to quickly enter or import purchases and income transactions from your bank and credit card accounts, showing your entire financial picture at a glance….
IRS form 1099 isn’t just one form. It’s a series of forms the Internal Revenue Service refers to as “information returns.” These forms provide information on different types of income you might receive other than wages, salaries, and tips. What…
Student loans have evolved. At one time, there was no option to refinance public federal loans (although you could always refinance private loans). Today, there’s a tremendous opportunity to refinance federal loans at a lower interest rate. Student loan refinancing can save you thousands, but…
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