Beyond the Numbers
Our Beyond the Numbers blog is published with articles on a monthly basis.
Mastering Your Credit Card (and Not the Other Way Around!)
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...
When to Call: Common Situations that Require a Tax Review
Taxes can affect many areas of your life. Here are some common situations when you'll want to schedule a tax review. Something changed in your life. A change in your life could mean significant changes in your tax status. Some of these changes include:How your taxes...
Beware of These Popular Scammer Tactics
As long as the world has people with money, there will be scammers who use fraudulent tactics to try and separate you from your hard-earned cash. Here are some of the more recently used methods that scammers are using to try and lay claim to your money. One-time...
Budgeting Basics
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...
Surprise Bills: Prepare Your Business for the Unexpected
Getting a bill for an unexpected expense can put a dent in your business’s cash flow. Here are some tips your business can use to handle these unforeseen bumps in the road. Stick to a reconciliation schedule. Know how much cash you have in your bank account at any...
Prepare Your Finances for More Interest Rate Hikes
Financial experts are bracing for more interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve over the remainder of 2023. Any interest rate revision - either increasing or decreasing - can cause a ripple effect throughout the economy. Accordingly, the Federal Reserve's actions...
Pull Your Property Taxes Back Down to Earth
Higher property tax bills have accompanied the rising market values of homes over the past several years. If your property taxes have reached the stratosphere, here are some tips to knock them back down to earth. What is happening Property taxes typically lag the...
Common Tax Questions
What everyone is wondering During tax season, there are a number of areas that generate questions. Here are five of the most common and their answers. But like most things, there can be exceptions, so if in doubt always ask for help. Are my miles earned on my credit...
Prioritizing Inventory Management Can Help Your Business
Mastering inventory levels is a key to many successful and growing businesses. Here are reasons why prioritizing your inventory management is something to consider for your business: Less shrink. Shrinkage represents cash that goes to waste because inventory is...
Get More Money for School by Understanding These Scholarship Myths
There’s plenty of money available for you to pursue a post-secondary education for either you or your child! Here are several myths that could be getting in the way of securing money to pay for school. Common misconceptions Scholarships are only for top scholars and...