Tax Tips for the Self-employed
Are you your own boss? The IRS has six key points on self-employment taxes they want you to know. Read the Article
Preretirement
Preretirement is the stage of life when you can solely focus on planning and saving for your retirement years. Learn more about Preretirement in this week’s Financial Tip.
Markets Continue Strong on Solid Economic Data
The “Money Talks” hosts discuss inflation indicators, Consumer Price and Producer Price indices and the anemic housing market.
Making the Most of Your Gift Cards
Bil Lako, CFP®, shares his financial insight into giving and receiving a gift card.
Q&A Time: Kraft Foods, Inc. (NYSE: KFT) to spin off?
We address an investor’s question on Kraft’s intention to split the company into two companies.
W4 Withholding vs. Estimated Tax Payments
Tax expert Kathy Moore-Nietrzeba, C.P.A. joins “Money Talks” to discuss the difference between payroll withholding and estimated tax payments.
Estate Tax is Portable—For Now
For 2012, the basic estate tax exclusion amount is portable between spouses.
Are You Required to File 1099s?
If you regularly use independent contractors instead of hiring employees, you may still have to file Form 1099. Read more in this Tax Tip.
What is Critical Illness Insurance?
Before you purchase a critical illness insurance policy, it is important to understand what is covered and what is not. Learn more in this week’s Insurance Tip.
Debt Payment Strategies
Before starting any debt payoff strategy (or combination of strategies), be sure you understand the terms of your debts, including any penalties for prepayment. Read more in this week’s Financial Tip.