For the 2015 income tax filing season, here is some important information that you will need to prepare your return. The list summarizes a number of common questions. Additional research may be needed to determine the degree to which each question applies to your personal situation. What are the key dates for the 2015 tax […]
With the constant creation of new technologies in overdrive, and almost all of them revolving around the computer industry, it makes sense that computer related jobs are the rise. As a whole, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) expects computer occupations to grow by 12% over the next ten years. With demand for computer software […]
Thousands of recent college graduates are struggling to pay large student loans at a time in their life when earnings are relatively low. But fortunately there is some relief, at least in regard to government-sponsored student loans. Of course, there are pros and cons involved with each that you need to be aware of before using one […]
If you’ve ever worked from home, you know how wonderful it can be. You get to sit in your own house, surrounded by your own things, and you don’t even have to get gussied up to head into an office. It opens up a world of flexibility…and did I mention that the commute is great?!? By […]
Cable TV costs a fortune. According to Leichtman Research Group, Inc., the average household pays $99.10 a month for TV. This represents at 39% increase over 2010 figures. With streaming options growing, however, many families have started to cut the cord. We even wrote a guide on how to get rid of cable while still […]
If you don’t know exactly what you’re “retirement number” is, saving for retirement is like chasing a moving target. Your retirement number is either a desired monthly income or the size of a retirement portfolio necessary to produce that level of income. We’ve identified five popular calculators that can help you determine your number. We’ll run a set […]