Medicare is complicated. This is the major criticism against it. Many Medicare mistakes occur regularly. Avoiding these mistakes ensures you’ll have fewer challenges in getting the care you require. If you haven’t enrolled in Medicare yet, you’ll be well ahead of the game by keeping these mistakes in mind. Prevention is the best medicine. If… Continue reading 9 Huge Medicare Mistakes To Avoid
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5 Money Mistakes Made By New Couples
When you’re newly married, you’ll probably face new challenges and might not feel ready for these new responsibilities. Many young couples don’t anticipate how different managing their finances can be once they get married. Understanding how merging your finances will impact how you spend and manage money is essential. There are common mistakes most couples… Continue reading 5 Money Mistakes Made By New Couples
Paying Taxes With Your Credit Card is a BAD Idea
If you own your own business or have not been deducting enough from your weekly paychecks, you will probably owe some income taxes when tax time rolls around. This is never fun, and if you do not have the money in your checking account right now, you might be tempted to pay the taxes with… Continue reading Paying Taxes With Your Credit Card is a BAD Idea
What Information Do I Need For the FAFSA
If you’re considering going to college, you’ll need to fill out a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). This form is used to determine your eligibility for financial aid, which can help cover the cost of tuition and other expenses. Here’s what you need to know to complete a FAFSA. So make sure you… Continue reading What Information Do I Need For the FAFSA
4 Steps To Financial Independence
Financial independence is highly desirable. Yet, for some reason, it seems to elude many of us. You’ve likely tried your hand at many different approaches, yet none have been able to give you the anticipated results. The good news is that financial independence can be achieved. By making certain adjustments to your life, you’ll find… Continue reading 4 Steps To Financial Independence
5 Tips To Invest Like The Wealthy
Many wealthy investors invest the same as you. However, there can be significant differences. In most cases, you can match the investments of wealthy investors by alternative means. There are a few investment strategies you can’t mimic, even if you’re an average investor. Interestingly, significantly few wealthy investors can outperform the market average. You might… Continue reading 5 Tips To Invest Like The Wealthy
Why You Should Consider A Used Car
There are a lot of reasons to buy a used car. Used cars are cheaper than new ones and depreciate less over time. They also tend to have lower insurance rates and better fuel economy. Plus, with a used car, you can often get a wider variety of features for the same price as a… Continue reading Why You Should Consider A Used Car
How Your Kids Can Save You Taxes and Get Rich In the Process
One often-overlooked tax benefit for business owners is putting their kids to work in their business. If you are self-employed, you can take advantage of this by paying your kids $6,000 each for performing services in your business. The business gets a tax deduction for the compensation, saving taxes on the parent’s tax return. Also,… Continue reading How Your Kids Can Save You Taxes and Get Rich In the Process
8 Ways You and Your Bank Can Fight Credit Card Fraud
Criminals have become more sophisticated. Technology can now read and store your credit card information while the card is still in your wallet or purse. Even online stores sell stolen credit card information to anyone who can afford the cost! One study found that American consumers’ most common financial fear is debit card and credit… Continue reading 8 Ways You and Your Bank Can Fight Credit Card Fraud
9 Money Tips for Professionals
Personal finance still isn’t required in high school or college. This results in many young adults not having a good foundational knowledge of managing their finances. Fortunately, this subject isn’t complicated. A willingness to learn and do a little reading is required. With a small investment of time and energy, anyone can become fluent and… Continue reading 9 Money Tips for Professionals