This tax season just ended and it’s time to get right back to work preparing for the next one. If you want to make the most of everything from tax deductions to tax-advantaged accounts , now is the time to learn the rules that will apply to your next return. Many key dollar figures — […]
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While corporations can always offer more stock, and governments can always issue more bonds, there is one asset that has had a pretty fixed supply on earth for the last several million years: Land. And some Americans own quite a lot of that asset. The Land Report publishes an annual ranking of the biggest private […]
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Tax season can mean a time to celebrate or a stressful deadline — depending on whether you get a return or owe the IRS money. To ease the pain, many of your favorite chains across the country will offer special deals and discounts on Tax Day 2019. On and around April 15, save big on […]
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Almost 90 percent of Americans age 65 and older receive Social Security benefits, and the Social Security Administration expects about 63 million people to collect in 2018 — that’s about $1 trillion in Social Security disability benefits, Social Security retirement benefits and Social Security benefits for children and other survivors. But benefits can change from […]
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As 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 every day and count down the minutes to retirement, they’re also counting their savings – and their fears. They’re not alone. According to the latest Transamerica Retirement Survey, the single greatest retirement fear is outliving savings, which was cited by 52% of those polled. Indeed, 38% of workers aren’t […]
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The IRS tax deadline is rapidly approaching. While there are only a few things you can do to lower your tax bill or boost your refund at this point, check out some suggestions to make your 2019 tax return as smooth, painless, and lucrative as possible.
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In the investment world, there is no such thing as a sure thing. Even good investments can turn sour, given a dose of bad news or exogenous events. However, some investments carry warning signs, and the best way to invest money is to heed these warnings to avoid losses or outright scams. Take a look […]
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When you have a top-tier credit score it might be tempting to make some bold financial moves, but you want to keep your score intact — so make only those that benefit your overall financial plan. Check out the nine things you can do to benefit from and protect your 800 credit score!
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If you don’t file and pay your taxes, the things that could happen to you may cause far more than a headache. Julius Green, tax partner and leader of Baker Tilly’s tax practice in the Philadelphia region, explained that the potential consequences of letting the deadline come and go without filing. Granted, you aren’t guaranteed […]
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When you earn money, you’re usually not entitled to that entire sum. Rather, you’re apt to lose a portion of it to taxes. Now you’re probably familiar with paying federal taxes, but depending on where you live, you might lose a portion of your income to state taxes, too. If you live in these 15 […]
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