Now that tax season has kicked in, prepare for some pretty big changes on your 2019 tax forms. You may even wind up filling out a new version of the 1040 specifically for people 65 and older. And the W-4 withholding form from employers has been complet… Continue reading
There was no sweeping tax reform in 2019, but you’ll still notice some important changes when you file. Continue reading
Does your side gig, freelance work, or small business qualify you to claim the money-saving home office tax deduction? Find out how to save money this tax season. Continue reading
No one wants to fork over their hard-earned money to Uncle Sam. Follow these tax strategies to keep more of what you made in 2019. Continue reading
In 2013, the United States took a major step forward in the fight for marriage equality, thanks in large part to the determination — and courage — of the late Edie Windsor. The New York City-based octogenarian was the lead plaintiff in a landmark Supre… Continue reading
The start of a new year is when many of us ask ourselves what lies ahead personally, professionally and financially. We happily hang a colorful 2020 calendar, jot down birthdays, upcoming vacations, and other future events. My guess is, however, you do… Continue reading
As a new decade and year are about to begin, professional forecasters are, of course, going through the exercise of guesstimating the future course of the markets and U.S. economy. From what I’ve seen, they’re generally expecting the record-breaking U…. Continue reading
Recently, Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade and E*Trade eliminated trading commissions on stocks and Exchange Traded Funds. Can you expect to see $0 fees and commissions coming soon for other financial products and services? Below is a look into the crysta… Continue reading
Having retired abroad almost a decade ago, we can attest to the many benefits of retiring in another country, from lower living costs to better weather to less stress. But many people fear retiring abroad because they believe four myths. We’d like to e… Continue reading
Having retired abroad almost a decade ago, we can attest to the many benefits of retiring in another country, from lower living costs to better weather to less stress. But many people fear retiring abroad because they believe four myths. We’d like to e… Continue reading