35 Million: The Total Backlog of Tax Returns The IRS Had At The End Of Tax Season
Still waiting on your federal tax refund from the IRS? You’re not alone. The agency is facing a backlog of 35 million returns.
4 Common Signs of a Scam and How to Resist It
Regardless of your age or financial knowledge, you can be certain that criminals are hatching schemes to separate you from your money. We highlight four common practices that may help you identify a scam and avoid becoming a victim.
How Are Workers Preparing for Retirement?
According to the 2021 Retirement Confidence Survey by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI), retirement preparations vary quite a bit by age group.
Tax Rules for Home Flippers
Are you contemplating trying your hand at flipping? If so, keep in mind that you will have a silent partner, Uncle Sam, who will be waiting to take his share of any profits in taxes.
Hostage Data: Ransomware and Protecting Your Digital Information
Ransomware is malicious code that infects your computer system, allowing the perpetrator to lock the files and demand a ransom in return for a digital key to restore access. We look at how to protect yourself.
A Steady Strategy
No matter how much you try to make objective decisions, you may be tempted to guess at market movements. One approach that should alleviate the guesswork is dollar-cost averaging.
Sole Proprietorships – Don’t Overlook the Liability Issues
If you are considering starting a business, the simplest and least expensive form of business is a sole proprietorship. However, sole proprietors are 100% personally liable for all business debts and legal claims. Here is what you need to know.
Women and Asset Protection: How Insurance Can Help
Every day, women face a variety of risks to their life, their health, and their property. Although you can’t eliminate many of these risks, you can take steps to guard against resulting financial losses. Insurance is the primary way to provide needed protection.
Can Creditors Take Your Retirement Savings? It Depends
A failed business, a contemptuous divorce, or even a disability—all could cause devastating financial issues. Can a creditor come after your retirement savings? We answer in our Financial Tip.
5 Things That Happened in June 2021 That Affect Your Small Business
For small businesses, June was all about labor shortages and higher input costs; however, that’s not all that happened. Read about the top 5 things that happened.