Free Tax Help for Seniors: 4 Resources to Save You Money and Time
There are free filing-assistance programs that can help you file taxes stress-free.
There are free filing-assistance programs that can help you file taxes stress-free.
Savings accounts? Are you crazy? Boo, hiss. These days, savings accounts are only used as joke fodder for late-night comedians, but there are benefits of a savings account. Take the mom who wants to teach her kids the value of prudent financial management, for example:
For little Bobby’s eighth birthday, his mother takes him down to the local credit union to open a savings account. Figuring that all the grownups in his life would pour money into this new savings account to encourage him — without his lifting a finger — Bobby reasons that the offer is hard to beat. So, off to the credit union they go.
At his mother’s prompting, Bobby explains to the banker that he came to open a savings account. The banker gives a knowing glance to the mother and pushes the application form across the desk to Bobby. “Well, sir, this is your account, so you have to fill it out.”
Landlords and property owners have their fair share of problems: They have to manage, accommodate, repair, etc., their property. It’s a lot of responsibility, and with great responsibility comes great headache.
But it ain’t all roses for renters, either. We’ve got rent increases, security deposits, and unannounced, inescapable construction. Last Saturday, I woke up to the sound of drilling on the wall next to which I sleep. It was 7:30 in the ever-loving morning!
As a renter, there are a handful of important laws and considerations that many of us overlook. At least, I know I’ve overlooked them. So I figured they were worth sharing. Here are some money-related things to keep in mind if you are a renter.
Most investment portfolios and retirement plans are invested in stocks and fixed-income investments. But real estate is an excellent portfolio diversification because itâs a âhard assetâ. As well, the long-term investment performance of real estate is hard to argue with. Adding some real estate to your portfolio can improve your investment returns over the long […]
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The first time I ever had to verify my income had nothing to do with a loan application. I was sitting in a real estate office trying to rent my first apartment in New York City. It was 2011 and Iâd moved here for an incredibly low-paying job straight out of college. Thankfully, I did
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Dave Ramsey has gotten many people out of debt and helped many others balance their budgets and live within their means. However, Dave has some interesting advice when it comes to real estate investing. He says that you should only invest in rental properties when you can pay cash for them and only comprise 5% … Read more
After reading the title of this, I know what you’re thinking – but, it’s August! But, now is a great time to start preparing for the holidays, instead of waiting until November and December. The fall and winter holidays can be so expensive. Between Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the many other holidays, the average person tends […]
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We’re going to make your job of finding the best tax software easier by providing the details of the five most popular tax software plans available.Compare free and paid tax prep software. TurboTax vs H&R Block vs TaxAct and other top tax prep apps. Pricing, features, audit support and more.
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We caught up with FHA Commissioner Julia Gordon to talk about the expected impact of the 30 bps premium cuts.