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It seems like Americans like nothing more than complaining about taxes. This would make sense since Americans pay more than other countries in taxes but receive far fewer benefits in return (no...
One of the most essential things anyone thinking about retirement can do is check their Social Security records and ensure they are accurate. This is one of those crucial steps that should be...
Recently had a conversation with your neighbor about their high property taxes? When was the last time you looked at your property taxes and compared them to national levels? When these taxes are...
As the saying goes, there are only a few guarantees in life, one of which is that you will forever pay taxes. Americans have been paying taxes even before we threw a bunch of tea into the Boston...
As tax season, a time most Americans dread, starts inching closer to the finish line, better known as the tax deadline, plenty of Americans out there don’t know enough about taxes. What’s worse...
There is a Wall Street financial generalization that still rings true a majority of the time: portfolios should focus on growth and take greater risk while young, and shift to safer, income based...
We are in the midst of tax season once again, and as usual, the rules and laws have changed, leaving many to wonder how much tax they will end up paying or how big a refund they will receive. Thanks...
President Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act delivered impressive economic growth and benefits to millions of Americans. One of the crucial aspects of TCJA that helped countless families who owned...
The prospect of retirement and leaving the drudgery of the workforce is an appealing prospect for many. The topic of retirement savings and investing strategies in order to maximize portfolio growth...
The good news is that the start of a new year is an opportunity to review your finances. Think of 2025 as a new chance to re-evaluate how much you want to earn, spend, and save and focus on your next...
With home prices at mortgage rates at historic highs, buying a home has become prohibitively expensive for millions of Americans. But the costs associated with home ownership extend well beyond the...
One of the perks of working in the Foreign Service division of the US State Department is the ability to fully immerse oneself in another nation and its culture while still enjoying the protections...
Nobody likes taxes. Well, maybe the IRS. But we can safely say even their agents don’t like paying taxes. Everybody likes spending them. Even the most fiscally conservative advocate of small...