In a world that is largely digital, filing taxes can still be a time-consuming burden. How do you know you’re getting the best deductions and the biggest tax refund? Fortunately, with some quick questions, you can pick the choice that works best for you at the lowest possible cost. Considerations For Choosing Your Tax Preparation … Continue reading Best Options For Filing Taxes
Month: March 2015
5 Easy Ways to Lower Your Car Insurance Premium
Most states require car insurance. Given that it’s an unavoidable expense unless you happen to live in Mississippi, New Hampshire, or Virginia, you might as well find ways to save. You may not realize it, but there are multiple quick and easy ways to pay less for your car insurance without necessarily changing your coverage … Continue reading 5 Easy Ways to Lower Your Car Insurance Premium
Ways to Save Money on Groceries and Food
Find the quickest ways to save money on your grocery bill. Some spending is easy to cut, but when it comes to essentials like food, your budget can use all the help it can get. Spend Less on Food Without Getting Less You don’t always have to make sacrifices to get the most out of … Continue reading Ways to Save Money on Groceries and Food
My Employer Doesn’t Offer a 401K – Should I Open an IRA?
Retirement may seem far away, but chances are it crosses your mind from time to time. Regardless of whether you have a retirement account or not, you may question the strategy you are taking. Many people wonder if their timing is right. While there is no “correct” answer that can apply to everyone for every … Continue reading My Employer Doesn’t Offer a 401K – Should I Open an IRA?
How Much Should I Contribute To My Matching 401K?
A common question that comes up is whether making a higher 401K contribution is worthwhile. Many people wonder, “should I increase my contribution, or keep more money free for the present?”. Allocating your paychecks toward your different liabilities and investments does vary per person, but there are some straightforward rules-of-thumb that can apply universally. If … Continue reading How Much Should I Contribute To My Matching 401K?
Making Extra Money – Craigslist or eBay/Amazon?
Traditionally, when you wanted to make some extra money, you’d gather your extra junk and have a garage sale. Perhaps you’d call the local newspaper and get your own classified ad. You may have even pooled resources with your neighbors around the block. But in a modern age, buying and selling items can be radically … Continue reading Making Extra Money – Craigslist or eBay/Amazon?
Reduce Your Restaurant Bill in Ohio – Guaranteed!
Whether you are an Ohio resident or just passing through, you may be leaving money on the table – quite literally. An unsuspecting eye may miss the line item on your bill, but Ohio is one of a fraction of states that taxes food eaten in restaurants. If you feel that it is your fiscal … Continue reading Reduce Your Restaurant Bill in Ohio – Guaranteed!