Why You Should File Your Tax Return Early
Why You Should File Your Tax Return Early Tax filing season officially began on Monday, January 23rd. Not many people file that early, but for some taxpayers it makes sense to do so. Here are common reasons to consider trying to be at the head of the line: You want to...
Keys to Keeping Great Business Records
Keys to Keeping Great Business Records Your bookkeeping system is the financial heart and lifeblood of your business. When set up and operating properly, your books help you make smart decisions and seamlessly turn your financial data into useful information. Here are...
Get Your 2023 Finances in Tip-Top Shape
Tips to Get Your 2023 Finances in Tip-Top Shape Here are some tips to get your 2023 finances in tip-top shape. Know your net worth. The first step to improving your finances in 2023 is to create a snapshot of your current financial situation. So note all your assets,...
Correcting Common Financial Mistakes
Correcting Common Financial Mistakes You’re working at the office, getting stuff done around the house, or hanging out with family when — wham! — a phone call, email or text alerts you that something happened with your finances. When a not-so-nice financial event...
Plan Your Retirement Savings Goals for 2023
Plan Your Retirement Savings Goals for 2023 A big jump in cost-of-living calculations means a big jump in how much you can contribute to retirement accounts in 2023! Now is the time to plan your retirement contributions to take full advantage of this tax benefit. Here...
It’s Tax Time! Tips to Get Organized
Tax Tips to Get Organized The beginning of a new year brings the need to recap the previous one for Uncle Sam. Here are some tips and a checklist to help get you organized. Look for your tax forms. Forms W-2, 1099, and 1098 will start hitting your inbox or mailbox in...
Tips to Keep Your Customers Coming Back
Tips to Keep Your Customers Coming Back Happy, satisfied customers are essential to the health of every business. Increasing competition, online review opportunities, and unlimited access to information up the ante on the importance of quality customer service. Here...
Fork in the Road: Repair or Replace Your Vehicle
Fork in the Road: Repair or Replace Your Vehicle Deciding whether to put more money into an aging car or to replace it with a new or used vehicle is rarely a simple decision. Plus skyrocketing vehicle prices and economic uncertainty are making the decision process...
Alternative Ideas to New Year’s Resolutions
Alternative Ideas to New Year's Resolutions It’s that time again when everyone has high hopes for how they are going to better themselves during the new year. The traditional way many people set goals, however, doesn't seem to be working! According to The Economic...
Identity Thieves Love Tax Season
Identity Thieves Love Tax Season The vast amount of information shared online during tax season makes it a haven for identity thieves, and they're doing everything they can to take advantage of the opportunity! Here are several ways that identity thieves are targeting...