Still Haven’t Filed Your Taxes? You’ve Got This! 7 Tips to Help You Get It Done
Haven’t filed your taxes yet? It’s coming down to the wire, but there’s still time.
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5 Financial Tips for New College Graduates
Finance professionals say these five strategies can help you hit the ground running during this transitional phase of life.
Money Matters: Key Insights into Tax Refunds and Financial Priorities
Here are key findings that shed light on American attitudes about taxes and their refunds.
Tax Day is Coming: How To Protect Your Identity and Refund from Online Scammers
It’s important to be aware of heightened cyber security risks during tax season that could lead to identity theft.
Transitioning from Apartment Living to Owning a House: Navigating Today’s Housing Climate
In today’s housing climate, many individuals and families are contemplating the transition from renting an apartment to owning a house. Here’s a guide to help navigate this significant life change.
IRS Launches Pilot Program for Free Online Tax Filing Available in 12 States
An electronic system for filing returns directly to the IRS is now available to taxpayers from 12 selected states, including Texas.
Here’s How Freelancers Can Prepare for Changing Tax Requirements
If you are a freelancer, self-employed, or someone that does gigs every now and then, you are more than likely receiving income from all kinds of common apps. The tax laws are adjusting to how we can best report this money.
It’s Tax Time: 3 Ways the Pros Can Help You Save This Year
As you file your taxes, you may be wondering how a successful tax plan can help you reach your financial goals, whether you’re filing taxes for the first time as a young professional or approaching retirement.
How to Be a Philanthropist When Money is Tight
While contributing to a worthwhile cause is a common aspiration, actually doing so right now may feel unrealistic if you’re struggling with your own finances.
Tips to Help You Start a Business in the New Year
Millions of new businesses are formed nationwide each year and women of color are leading the charge. The Wells Fargo Impact of Women-Owned Businesses Report found that Black women are one of the fastest-growing groups of entrepreneurs in the United States, representing 14.8% of all women-owned businesses, and Hispanic/Latina women represent 14.3% of all women-owned…
MAXIMIZE YOUR TAX REFUND WITH ELFRIN PATTEN
“My role is to guide people through the process of cultivating and owning a successful tax service.” In the heart of Houston, communities grappling with low-income, and poverty face distinctive challenges during tax season. Filing taxes and securing refunds becomes a formidable task due to limited access to financial resources and professional assistance. Residents in…
Proposed Bill Aims to Set $60K Minimum Salary for K-12 Teachers
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (D-Fla.) introduced the American Teacher Act to incentivize states to increase the minimum K-12 teacher salary to $60,000 and adjust inflation. Wilson, the chair of the Higher Education and Workforce Investment Subcommittee, said the financial incentive supports ongoing state efforts to provide competitive wages for teachers and address the national teacher…
How Informed Are You About Your 401K Plan and the Misconceptions?
By: d-mars.com News Provider There are several myths and misconceptions surrounding 401(k) plans, which are employer-sponsored retirement savings accounts in the United States. It’s important to clarify these misconceptions to make informed decisions about your retirement planning. Here are some common myths about 401(k) plans: Myth: I don’t need to start contributing to my 401(k)…
4 Factors to Consider When Determining How Much Home You Can Afford
By: d-mars.com News Provider StatePoint Figuring out how much home you can afford is one of the most important questions you’ll need to answer before you begin house hunting. But as home prices and interest rates have increased in the past few years, you may be wondering how your buying power has changed. To get…
New Bill Could See Every K-12 Teacher Earning at Least $60K in Salary
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire National Correspondent Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (D-Fla.) introduced the American Teacher Act to incentivize states to increase the minimum K-12 teacher salary to $60,000 and adjust inflation. Wilson, the chair of the Higher Education and Workforce Investment Subcommittee, said the financial incentive supports ongoing state efforts to provide competitive…
Department of Education Seeking Loan Forgiveness Applications by November 15
Following President Joe Biden’s announcement canceling student loan debt of up to $20,000 for specific borrowers, the U.S. Department of Education said applications for relief under the plan should be submitted by Nov. 15. Department officials said they’ve made the application process simple, and if borrowers fail to apply by Nov. 15, they’d still have…
Senate Dems Pass Huge Climate, Health, and Tax Bill
Senate Democrats took a critical step toward reducing inflation and the cost of living by passing the Inflation Reduction Act. Proponents said the measure would make a big difference for many Americans by locking in savings on health insurance premiums and reducing the cost of prescription drugs by allowing Medicare to negotiate lower prices. The…
The Good Goodbye
By Contributing Writer James L. Marshall, Jr., Financial Advisor, Financial Educator & Author “But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only” – Matthew 24:36 No one gets out alive! And the best thing we can do to ease the pain of…
Is It Time to Break Up With Your Internet Service Provider?
Surprise fees, contracts, price hikes – it’s no wonder that broadband customers are the least satisfied customers in America according to the American Consumer Satisfaction Index. But having reliable and affordable internet access is no longer a luxury. Today, the home internet is essential for everyday activities, like connecting us to our classrooms, workplaces, healthcare…
Houston Housing Affordability Declines With Soaring Prices
Fewer households throughout the Greater Houston area could afford to purchase the median-priced home in the first quarter of 2022, as home prices and mortgage interest rates climbed. Homebuyers in the Houston Area need 26.9 percent more income than they did a year ago to afford the median-priced home, according to the newly launched Houston…