The Hidden Consequences Of Not Filing Your Taxes
Jessica Ledingham, J.D., LL.M., Contributor Jan. 16, 2024 As tax season opens, millions of Americans are experiencing anxiety.... Read More
Why You Need to Check Your Aging Parent's Credit Report
For a long time, we were entitled to only an annual credit report from the three reporting agencies: Equifax EFX, Experian, and... Read More
5 Small Business Credit Pitfalls to Consider Avoiding
Lenders, investors, and potential collaborators may rely on your business's credit scores and ratings to help them evaluate risks,... Read More
Why Did Saving Go Out of Style in the US?
Diccon Hyatt Oct. 12, 2023 Economists are grappling with a strange quirk of the post-pandemic economy: Consumers in the U.S.—and... Read More
What is Financial Wellness?
Financial wellness is a relative measure of how well a person manages their financial life. Improving financial wellness is about... Read More
Understanding Your Paycheck
Understanding Your Paycheck Congratulations! You've just landed a new job. Here are some important things to be aware of before... Read More
Trust Basics
Whether you're seeking to manage your assets, control how your assets are distributed after your death, or plan for incapacity,... Read More
Remarriage: Sharing Assets and Debts
When it comes to sharing assets and debts in remarriage, how "to have and to hold" can take some thought. Type of Asset or Debt ... Read More
Test Your Knowledge of Financial Basics
How well do you understand personal finance? The following brief quiz can help you gauge your knowledge of a few basics. In the... Read More
Voice Cloning Scams
Voice cloning has been used to create company training videos, develop audiobooks, and as a support tool for those who have... Read More
After the Military: Tips for Your Financial Transition to Civilian Life
A drawdown is looming. You're separating at the end of active service. You've decided to retire after a long career. No matter... Read More
Members of the Military: Personal Financial Planning
Financial planning is the process that can help you pursue your goals by evaluating your whole financial picture, then outlining... Read More
Property Ownership Issues that Concern Married Couples
What is it? The way that you as a married couple structure the ownership of your real or personal property is an important step... Read More
Insurance Issues that Concern Married Couples
What is it? If you are married or planning to marry, you should determine how marriage impacts your insurance needs. The lack of... Read More
Money Issues That Concern Married Couples
What is it? Marriage is an important step in anyone's life and brings many challenges with it. One of those challenges is the... Read More
Choosing an Entity
What is an entity? To start a business, you must first decide what form your business will take — in other words, you must... Read More
Business Plans for Small Businesses
A Business Plan Can Be Your Guide to Growth Whether you're a current business owner or a budding entrepreneur burning with the... Read More
Tax Planning for the Self-Employed
What is shifting income/timing income? Income shifting (also known as income splitting) may be defined as dividing income in a... Read More
Deciding When to Retire
Deciding When to Retire: When Timing Becomes Critical Deciding when to retire may not be one decision but a series of decisions... Read More
Interest Rates & the Risk for Farmers
The Federal Reserve has continued to raise rates with another increase expected to come from their last meeting of 2022, held... Read More
