A couple months ago, President Trump signed a spending bill into law that includes a $350 million Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. There are student loan debt forgiveness programs available to help relieve the debts of borrowers in public service careers. These include teachers, nurses, doctors and police officers. The problem is that many of these borrowers are ineligible for Continue Reading
Common Financial Mistakes and How to Fix Them
It doesn’t matter how much of a whiz you are with your finances - you’re bound to slip up somewhere along the way. If financial mistakes can happen to Ray Dalio and Warren Buffet, they can happen to you, too. The good news is that some of the most common missteps have pretty straightforward solutions. Here are common financial mistakes you might run into, and how to bounce back from Continue Reading
Should You Rent Out Your House?
When the time comes to upgrade, downsize or move to a new city, you might consider turning your current place into a rental property instead of selling it. A rental property can be a lucrative investment...or it can be a money pit. Know what to look for so that when the time comes, you can part with your current home in the best way for you. Here are five questions to ask yourself before you rent Continue Reading
Tax Refund Mistakes and How to Fix Them
It’s nearly the official tax deadline, which means you will soon have your tax refund in hand. A tax refund can be a nice boost to your savings or debt payoff, and it can even pay for a little fun. Whatever you decide to do with your refund, it’s important that you make a plan for that money. Otherwise, you could end up using it to fund random purchases you’ll regret down the road. Keep Continue Reading
Credit Card Rewards: Cash Back vs. Travel Points
If you’re planning your next getaway, you’re probably finding ways to get the most bang for your buck. Discount travel sites and vacation rentals can be great money savers, and buying airline tickets at the optimum time can end up cutting down on the cost of your plane ticket. However, while you’re figuring out what you can save, don’t forget about what you can earn. Credit card rewards can go a Continue Reading
Physician Tax Tips: 4 Strategies to Know
March is here, and the clock is ticking until taxes are due. Physicians and other high-income earners have some additional considerations to know about at tax time. Here are four physician tax tips strategies to know before you file: Physician Tax Tips: Know your Deductions In January, I talked about some of the tax changes you can expect from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Those changes don’t apply Continue Reading
Are your 401(k) Savings Enough?
A 401(k) is a retirement savings plan offered by your employer. Employees make contributions out of their paycheck, usually automatically. Their employer may match that contribution up to a certain percentage. It’s a 40-year-old system that most people consider the foundation of their retirement plan. But too many people assume it will cover all of their expenses, and don’t look into what Continue Reading
The Best Financial Gifts to Give Your Loved Ones
What are you giving your valentine this year? Most people opt for candy, flowers or reservations at a nice restaurant. Unlike chocolate and roses, there are some financial gifts that show your love while truly standing the test of time. Here are some of the best financial gifts you can give to show someone you care: Life Insurance If you have loved ones that depend on you and your Continue Reading
Systems to Help You Hit Your Money Goals
It’s a few weeks into 2018; have you let your resolutions slide? If you did, you’re not alone. Most people’s resolutions don’t make it to February. It’s not that your money goals are unattainable, though there are ways to set better resolutions right from the beginning. The overall goal should not be your focus. The habits you put in place every day will make or break your success. So if Continue Reading
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act – What You Should Know
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is one of the most drastic tax overhauls since President Bush’s changes in 2001 and 2003. Here are some of the highlights that might affect you, your family or your business: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act For Corporations and Small Businesses: Overall, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is a win for corporations. Corporate America’s tax rate dropped from 35 percent to 21 percent Continue Reading
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