Sectors: Overweight, Underweight, or Just Right?
Many broad-based indexes, including the S&P 500, are weighted based on market capitalization, and that can affect performance when a heavily weighted sector suddenly falls out of favor.
Renters Insurance
Renters insurance is important coverage once you move out on your own because, if your apartment burns down, your landlord’s insurance only covers the structure, not your stuff!
What Is an Offer in Compromise?
Long-term debt can be debilitating–especially when the money is owed to the government. Because bankruptcy will not discharge tax debts, one of your few options available for settling tax debt is an IRS program called an Offer in Compromise, or OIC.
Small Businesses Are Short-Staffed and Overwhelmed
In August 2022, 49% of small businesses reported having job openings they could not fill. What’s a small business to do? We explore three options.
Personal Finance Tips from Warren Buffett
There are a lot of seasoned investors out there who have made a lot of money on things like the stock market over the years. There’s a lot to be learned from Warren Buffett that you can put to good use moving forward.
Best Practices for Avoiding Cash Flow Problems With Your Business
If you had to make a list of some of the biggest issues that plague small business owners on a regular basis, cash flow problems would undoubtedly be right at the top.
Four Things Women Need to Know about Social Security
There’s no “right” answer for when to take Social Security. It’s an individual decision that must be based on many factors, including other sources of retirement income, your marital status, whether you plan to continue working, your life expectancy, and your tax picture.
2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2023-2024 school year opened on October 1, 2022. Here are some things you should know.
Tax Relief for Victims of Hurricane Ian
The Federal government provides special tax law provisions to help taxpayers and businesses recover financially from the impact of a disaster. For those affected by Hurricane Ian, these provisions could allow taxpayers to get a faster tax refund for the disaster loss
Living with Your Parents: Should You Stay or Should You Go?
You’re an adult, and that distinction comes with some privileges, benefits, responsibilities, and choices to make, including the potential decision of whether to live with your parents or move out. Not surprisingly, there are pluses and minuses to either option.