by Integrated Tax Services | Nov 7, 2023 | Personal Finance
Government data shows that record inflation from the last few years started to slow down throughout 2023, but much of the damage has already been done. Every bill we pay and purchase we make costs more now, from insurance to clothing, and groceries to household...
by Integrated Tax Services | Oct 4, 2023 | Individual, Personal Finance, Retirement
Here are 5 great money tips to help you get ahead or move into a better financial position. Make savings automatic. Take steps to make your savings happen automatically. Setting up automatic transfers for a certain day of the month or payday can help you shore up...
by Integrated Tax Services | Sep 1, 2023 | Individual, Personal Finance
Companies want to make it easy to buy their big ticket items, especially at times of economic uncertainty. A popular technique is to offer 0% financing when you buy furniture, electronics and other household items. You can also take matters into your own hands with a...
by Integrated Tax Services | Aug 11, 2023 | Family, Personal Finance
If you’ve been feeling the pinch of higher auto insurance rates along with other rising costs, you should know some factors that impact these rates are well within your control. Consider these tips to pay less this year and beyond. Improve your credit score....
by Integrated Tax Services | Aug 11, 2023 | Banking, Personal Finance
The average credit card balance in America ballooned to $5,910 in 2022. This figure is up 13.2% from the year before according to Experian, and it spells out a worrisome (and costly) trend for consumers. After all, credit card interest rates were on the rise...
by Integrated Tax Services | Jul 6, 2023 | Personal Finance, Taxes
During inflationary periods, it is harder to balance your income with the rising cost of things such as housing, food, fuel, health care and insurance. One of the best tools to monitor increasing costs is creating a budget and measuring it throughout the year. Here...