IRA

The Tax Benefits of Contributing to an IRA

I-R-A. Who knew 3 letters could be so daunting, yet yield so many benefits for our financial lives.
IRA stands for Individual Retirement Account. And if you’re like most people, you likely think it sounds like a fancy investment tool that is reserved f…

5 Mistakes that Sabotage Your Long-Term Wealth

We all slip up when it comes to handling money. But sometimes small infractions we think are no big deal, end up becoming mistakes that sabotage our long-term wealth. Be careful not to make these five mistakes.

1. Carrying debt
Debt, espe…

8 Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make This Tax Season

Tax season is here. In fact, we’re already halfway to the deadline!
If you haven’t filed your tax return yet, don’t fret. TaxAct is ready to make your tax preparation process as simple as possible. In fact, by using tax software, you&…

How to Thrive in the Growing Gig Economy

If tax time doesn’t bring you a lone W-2, but instead a 1099-MISC — or even several of them — you’re no longer that unusual.  More than one-in-five members of the working-age population are freelancers or self-employed, according to the Freelancer…

How to Thrive in the Growing Gig Economy

If tax time doesn’t bring you a lone W-2, but instead a 1099-MISC — or even several of them — you’re no longer that unusual.  More than one-in-five members of the working-age population are freelancers or self-employed, according to the Freelancer…

How to Better Organize your Finances as a Freelancer

Freelancing is growing in popularity, largely in part to the amount of freedom it offers. As a freelancer, you have the flexibility to pick and choose which projects to work on, when to work, what to charge, and of course, the convenience of working fr…