Personal Finance
Thinking of buying a franchise? Starting a new business is a risky endeavor. There is absolutely no guarantee of success or profit. Many new businesses barely make enough money to break even against expenses. More than one in five businesses fail within a year. Well over half of all businesses fail after five years in […]
When it comes to buying a car, you can get ripped off easily. The average cost of a new car is $40,000. That means more Americans are opting to buy used cars. And just because the typical used car costs half that of a new car won’t make getting ripped off hurt any less. Here […]
The stock market constantly moves in cycles. Over its history, the tendency of the stock market is to move upward. However, there have been many periods that it will trend lower. Sometimes for days, but other times it can be weeks. Most retail investors look at a falling market as scary rather than an opportunity […]
Life is full of unexpected expenses and financial obligations that may require additional funds beyond our immediate reach. In such situations, a personal loan can provide a valuable lifeline to help you bridge the gap. However, securing a personal loan requires careful planning and consideration. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the essential […]
Death is unavoidable. We spend most of our lives fearing it and trying not to think about it. However, as a spouse or head of a household, it’s your responsibility to think about death when making any life decisions. Whenever we buy life or health insurance or make a will, we do so because we […]
Suppose you are considering withdrawing funds from your retirement accounts. In that case, it’s important to develop a strategy that ensures that your funds will last for a lifetime, are used efficiently, and will not be diminished by heavy taxes. The first step in creating a retirement withdrawal strategy is identifying all your retirement income […]
It is hard to get through life without a credit history. A good credit history that shows a history of on-time payments reflects your creditworthiness to potential lenders. A credit score is just a three-digit number. But this three-digit number encapsulates your current creditworthiness to the financial world. Your credit score can determine whether or […]
A car donation to charity can provide significant tax savings if you include it in your charitable contribution deduction. However, you should do a little planning to maximize the tax savings associated with your donation. Many charitable causes will accept cars and other motor vehicles as donations, as there is no tax law that prohibits […]
There is no doubt that building your credit score takes time and effort, but there are some steps that can be taken to make it easier. Here are six steps you can take that will help you build a solid credit history. Review your credit file Although you may believe you have no credit, all […]
The IRS currently does not have an official motto. A fitting motto might be “The IRS – we have what it takes to take all you have!” And this isn’t just cynical hyperbole. In 2017, the IRS audited more than 771,000 tax returns of individual Americans and businesses. Those audits resulted in over $17.3 billion […]
