Money Management Tips for Couples
Couples consistently report finances as the leading cause of stress in their relationship. Here are a few tips to avoid conflict with your partner or spouse. Be transparent. Be honest with each other about your financial status. As you enter a committed relationship,...
Make Your Child’s Summer Break a Tax Break
As a busy working parent, you may be on the lookout for activities that are available for your kids this summer. There may be a solution that’s also a tax break: Summer camp! Using the Child and Dependent Care Credit, you can be reimbursed for part of the cost of...
Watch Out! Vacation Costs That Sneak Up on You
Going on vacation is a time to get away, relax and enjoy new experiences. But if you don’t pay close attention, extra costs can sneak up on you like tiny money-stealing ninjas. Here are eight sneaky vacation costs. Covert airfare increases. Airline pricing algorithms...
Tax Saving Tips for Parents and Grandparents
With careful tax planning, you can use the kiddie tax rules to reduce your tax obligation. Here’s what you need to know. Background The term kiddie tax was introduced by the Tax Reform Act of 1986. The rules are intended to keep parents from shifting their investment...
