Investing and Debt Investing and debt are both important aspects of finances. But if you find yourself under a mountain of debt you may feel overwhelmed and that it is necessary for you to put all extra money into paying it off. In this article, we will go over 3 steps you can take [...]
Common Forms Your Tax Preparer Needs Though everyone’s situation is different, there are generally 10 common forms your tax preparer needs to complete your taxes. Typically, it is best not to go meet with your preparer until you have all your forms. In this article, we will help you identify 10 common forms your [...]
Creditor Protection Trust When looking into estate planning there are some who are hoping to get a creditor protection trust. Unfortunately, some do not realize all that is entailed in setting up one successfully. In this article, we will go over how to set up a creditor protection trust properly so you can protect [...]
Overlooked Life Insurance Policy Features Even though many people have insurance policies, they often have overlooked life insurance policy features. In this article, we will go over 5 overlooked life insurance policy features so you can take advantage of them. Waiver of Premium If your policy has this feature, your insurance company will waive [...]
Assisting Aging Parents with Their Finances Assisting aging parents with their finances can seem like a daunting task. Discussing finances is an uncomfortable topic that many put off or completely avoid. But it is important to have these discussions, so you know your parents' wishes and you are prepared to step in when they [...]
Schedule 3-Additional Credits and Payments Schedule 3 is an IRS tax form that allows you to claim tax credits. Tax credits allow you to reduce your tax liability on a dollar for dollar basis. In this article, we will go over the basics of how Schedule 3 works and the credits you can claim. [...]
Veterans Asset Protection Trust A Veterans Asset Protection Trust is a special type of trust that allows a veteran to protect their assets and qualify for veteran benefits. In this article, we will go over the basics of setting up a Veterans Asset Protection Trust and how they work. How It Works A Veterans [...]
Disability Insurance for the Self-Employed Disability insurance for the self-employed is often put to the wayside because people do not understand how it can benefit them. In this article, we will go over the benefits of disability insurance for the self-employed and what to look for when shopping. Benefits The main benefit of disability [...]
Your Investments and Coronavirus The current outbreak of coronavirus has sent the stock market plummeting. This is in part because many businesses have been hit hard financially by reduced customers and lockdowns forcing them to close. In this article, we are going to go over some useful tips to help you separate fact from fiction. [...]
Schedule 1 Schedule 1 is a new tax form that came about due to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. This schedule is one of five new schedules introduced in the 2018 tax year. Many taxpayers are not familiar with these new forms. In this article, we will go over what a [...]
