How to Appeal Your Property Tax Bill

How to appeal your property tax billOne of the downsides of being a property owner is the annual ritual of opening your property tax assessment. Unfortunately, you’re never going to open the envelope and be happy with what you see. But if you think you’re legitimately paying too much, you’re far from powerless. You can […]

The Benefits of 401k plans

Understanding the benefits of 401k plans The benefits of 401k plans are not always clear to the first time savers. Even so, no matter your age, the importance of saving for retirement cannot be understated. Whether you plan to retire when your 65, 70, or older, you need to set enough money set aside. That’s where a 401k can […]

Your small business accounting essentials

Your small business accounting essentials As a business owner, it is important to follow some basic small business accounting essentials to help you succeed. It does not matter whether you are just starting off or you have been operating for a while. The reality is that for many excited business owners launching a startup, it’s easy […]

Roth IRA or Traditional IRA

Roth IRA or Traditional IRA: Do you qualify for both? So often we talk about either Roth IRA or Traditional IRA, but what is an IRA anyway?IRA stands for Individual Retirement Account. And in essence, and IRA is a savings account that allows individuals to contribute pre-tax or post tax dollars for retirement.​But before we […]

Why paying off your mortgage faster isn’t always the best move

Why paying off your mortgage faster isn’t always the best move ​This article will look at the idea of why paying off your mortgage faster isn’t always the best move through the lens of ‘Opportunity Cost.’ Before leaning into paying down any debt as aggressively as possible, it’s worth stepping back and examining the ‘big-picture’ […]

Household Employer Payroll: The Ultimate Guide for the Household Employer

Household employer payroll: The ultimate guide for nanny tax and the household employer Nanny payroll is quite confusing and especially for the first time household employer. But why do we need to know about nanny payroll? We can all agree that finding time to balance our numerous responsibilities isn’t easy. Between work, shuffling kids to and […]

401k or IRA: Picking the plan for your company

401k or IRA: Picking the plan for your company ​Selecting the right retirement plan for your company is tricky business. It’s more complex than just 401k or IRA, there are a lot of moving parts to be aware of and keep track of.Making the right choice is more than looking at the corporate tax deduction. The […]

How to choose health insurance

How to choose health insurance plans ​For American’s not covered by their employer, there are two main challenges when trying to figure out how to choose health insurance plans. The first is navigating the available options. The second is affordability.An insurance policy is a way to smooth out the costs of minor and major hardships. […]

Most overlooked Tax Deductions

10 Tax Deduction Tips that Can Save you Hundreds ​Have you ever wondered if you’re missing something when it comes to tax season? The fact is you might be disregarding some of the most overlooked tax deductions in the book. But these deductions can save you a lot of cash. If you’re like most people, the aftermath […]

Major Tax Breaks for Homeowners

Major Tax Breaks for Homeowners Have you ever wondered what the major tax breaks for homeowners are? If you recently bought a house, you might have found yourself paying a lot of money in the first few years.Between  a downpayment, closing costs, home insurance, and any fees, you might just feel like you’ve signed up […]