Recover Financially From Christmas

We know that you are kicking yourself in the rear for spending too much on Christmas – again.  January is a tough time of the year for many Americans, due to their exessive holiday spending.  Many refer to the feeling of economic stress as having a financial hangover  Even the most budget reliant shopper fell Read More

Write Off Your Company Christmas Party

Did you know that you can use your company Christmas party as a tax write off (if you host it, not just attend).The IRS has very specific rules so it is important to do all of your research and properly follow their rules before you try to willy nilly use the party as a deduction Read More

Using Halloween to Teach Your Kids Finance

Halloween brings a spirit of fun and youth into the air.  For one night, anyone can be anything; pirates, witches, princesses and villains litter the streets of neighborhoods across the country.  But with the fun, comes a plethora of sweet, intoxicating sugar.  Over the next few days, parents cringe thinking about the stomachaches, cavities and Read More

5 Reasons a Family Should Hire a CPA

Certified Public Accountants act as financial advisers to businesses, individuals, non-profit organizations, families, and financial institutions.  While most people would hire a CPA for businesses and institutions, they wouldn’t think to hire one for their family.  However, there are many benefits to hiring a CPA to help with family finances.  They can help in many Read More

Taxes and Blogging

Blogging as a profession is still a relatively new method of making a living, and it typically involves a great deal of freelance work. Bloggers garner an income through affiliate linking, hosting sponsored ads, writing sponsored posts, and carrying out freelance writing, design, and photography projects on the side—and these are just a few of Read More

Phishing Scams: Don’t Get “Hooked”

Phishing Scams are a type of identity theft designed to steal money from unsuspecting victims via email, telephone, fax, regular mail, pop-up messages, and even text messages.   How to recognize a potential phishing email: Spelling and Grammar are poor Links in the email usually link to a spoof of a well known company. Threats Read More