1099-K – Understanding Your Special K’s
The IRS is reporting that it will be comparing filed 1099-Ks against income reported on business tax returns
Time for Mistletoe and Savings
‘Tis the season for shopping! To many, the holidays are the most wonderful time of the year and also the most difficult time for a budget. Why not save money this season by following some of these easy tips: Holiday cards: Send a holiday postcard rather than a card or letter to reduce postage costs. […]
Don’t Become a Social Media Fraud Victim
Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, and other social media sites provide innovative ways to connect with friends, share recipes and even find your soulmate. Such sites are also a treasure trove for cybercriminals. Day in and day out crooks scan social media accounts to glean personal information. Their goal? Steal your identity and/or pilfer your bank accounts. […]
Investigate Before Buying A Business
Investigate Before Buying A Business. Here’s some financial tips to consider.
Cost Cutting Ideas For Your Upcoming Vacation
Cost Cutting Ideas For Your Upcoming Vacation. rim the cost of that summer getaway without cutting back on fun and relaxation. Here are a few ideas:
Solo 401(k) Plans: A Retirement Plan Option For One-Person Businesses
Many business owners have considered 401(k) plans to be retirement plans for large companies. Though there is no requirement to have a certain number of employees to establish a 401(k) plan, the high costs of setting up and administering a 401(k) have made these plans unappealing to small businesses. Now, one-person businesses are discovering that 401(k) plans are worth another look.
Beware of Online Sales and Auction Scams
At any given time, millions of items are being bought and sold via Internet auction sites. Furniture, clothing, sailboats, golf clubs, even a night on the town with your favorite sports star – all are available to the highest bidder. The companies that facilitate these trades are rich indeed. At last count, eBay had a […]
Understand the Time Value of Money
If you were offered the choice of being paid $100 today or $100 a year from now, you would probably choose $100 today. After all, even at today’s low interest rates, your $100 might earn a small return over the next year. This simple example illustrates an important concept: that the value of money changes […]
Lost Pet? Don’t Become a Fraud Target
When a pet disappears, owners can become distraught, calling animal shelters, advertising in local papers, posting photos on every telephone pole and fence post all in the hope of hearing news of their lost animal. At such times, pet owners are also more vulnerable to fraud. Consider the following scenarios: The truck passerby: You get […]
Avoid Tax Traps in Loans to Friends and Family
Lending to friends and relatives is a tricky business, and not only because of the stress it can place on your relationships. There are tax issues involved as well. If you have to lend money to someone close, here are some tips to do it right in the eyes of the tax code. Charge interest […]