Nice surprise! Stimulus doesn’t count as income
Tax free money? Is that even possible? It seems so with stimulus checks. Stimulus payments are not considered taxable income and will not be subject to…
Category: Money & Personal Finance
See April issue for a variety of tax stories
Get organized now for the 2021 tax year Each year, millions of Americans scramble to locate every receipt, form, pay stub and scrap of documentation they…
Now you can find out how much your hospital charges. Shop around.
For most major purchases that we make, we pay close attention to price and services. But, when was the last time you asked the price of a surgery? When…
Know your options when forbearance ends
As the COVID-19 pandemic burned through the American economy throughout 2020, many Americans put mortgages and other loans into forbearance — a grace…
Stimulus payments won’t increase tax
The second stimulus payment is not taxable income and for Social Security recipients, taxes on benefits will also not increase. The top level tax for…
Unexpected money: Treat it right
At some point, most everyone gets a dab of money that is unexpected — or at least from a source different from payday money. You may win, inherit, or get…
Why are chess sets expensive?
Fancy chess sets in wood can cost hundreds of dollars. But according to The New York Times, the expense is really all about one piece: The knight, which…
Smart Money Move: Get rid of those recurring charges!
That $3.99 charge pops up every month and we say: As soon as I get a chance, I’m going to cancel that. But life keeps you busy and pretty soon it is next…
Tax tips for the year
January can be misunderstood when it comes to taxes: You can do a lot more than wait for 1099s and W-2s. There’s even time to make adjustments to your…
Get familiar with your home insurance
If you took a set-it-and-forget-it approach to your homeowner’s insurance, consider getting reacquainted. In addition to replacement and repairs, you need…