6 Tips for Lower Car Insurance Rates
6 Tips for Lower Car Insurance Rates If you've been feeling the pinch of higher auto insurance rates along with other rising costs, you should know some factors that impact these rates are well within your control. Consider these tips to pay less this year and beyond....
2023 Form W-9 & 1099 Reminder
2023 Form W-9 & 1099 Reminder It is that time of year when you need to start preparing for issuing 1099-NECs and 1099-MISC. Early preparation assists you (or us if we are preparing on your behalf) in making sure your 1099s are prepared accurately and filed timely....
Thinking Differently: An Approach to Creative Problem Solving
Thinking Differently: An Approach to Creative Problem Solving Solving a difficult problem isn't reserved for only the world's greatest thinkers. Great creations are simply well-crafted solutions using organized, creative thinking. Here is a four step process so you,...
Mastering Your Credit Card (and Not the Other Way Around!)
Mastering Your Credit Card (and Not the Other Way Around!) The average credit card balance in America ballooned to $5,910 in 2022. This figure is up 13.2% from the year before, according to Experian, and it spells out a worrisome (and costly) trend for consumers....
When to Call: Common Situations that Require a Tax Review
When to Call: Common Situations that Require a Tax Review Taxes can affect many areas of your life. Here are some common situations when you'll want to schedule a tax review. Something changed in your life A change in your life could mean significant changes in your...
Beware of These Popular Scammer Tactics
Beware of These Popular Scammer Tactics As long as the world has people with money, there will be scammers who use fraudulent tactics to try and separate you from your hard-earned cash. Here are some of the more recently-used methods that scammers are using to try and...
Budgeting Basics
Budgeting Basics During inflationary periods, it is harder to balance your income with the rising cost of housing, food, fuel, health care and insurance. One of the biggest tools to fight raising costs is creating a budget and measuring it throughout the year. Here...
Surprise Bills: Prepare Your Business for the Unexpected
Surprise Bills: Prepare Your Business for the Unexpected Getting a bill for an unexpected expense can put a dent in your business’s cash flow. Here are some tips your business can use to handle these unforeseen bumps in the road. Stick to a reconciliation schedule....
Prepare Your Finances for More Interest Rate Hikes
Prepare Your Finances for More Interest Rate Hikes Financial experts are bracing for more interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve over the remainder of 2023. Any interest rate revision - either increasing or decreasing - can cause a ripple effect throughout the...
Pull Your Property Taxes Back Down to Earth
Pull Your Property Taxes Back Down to Earth Higher property tax bills have accompanied the rising market values of homes over the past several years. If your property taxes have reached the stratosphere, here are some tips to knock them back down to earth. What is...