Stop smoking, eat less, cut out sweets and get a better job. All New Year's resolutions are made every year and typically broken shortly after. Yes, each year, nearly 80% of New Year's resolutions fail. Many resolutions are forgotten by mid-February because they lack specificity, are unrealistic, or the person lacks the [...]
Good news for victims of Hurricane Ida. Six states now have until Feb. 15, 2022, extended from Jan. 3, to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the Internal Revenue Service said. The updated relief covers the entire states of Louisiana and Mississippi, as well as [...]
The housing market may not reach the amazing depths of 2021, but Zillow economists predict it will be anything but slow next year. Expect the strong seller's market to persist, the Sun Belt to maintain its top spot as the most in-demand region, and flexible work options to continue to [...]
The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department reports millions of American families will soon receive their final advance Child Tax Credit (CTC) payment for the month of December. Eligible families who did not receive advance payments can claim the Child Tax Credit on their 2021 federal tax return to [...]
For almost 2 years many have had a pass on paying back their student loans but come Feb. 1, 2022, those payments will start up again. That's because President Biden has ended the student loan moratorium that will expire on Jan. 31, 2022, and payments are set to resume on [...]
The Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers to take important actions in December to help them file their federal tax returns in 2022, including special steps related to Economic Impact Payments and advance Child Tax Credit payments. This is the second in a series of reminders to help taxpayers get ready [...]
According to new research from Rapid Test & Trace USA, only 26.4% of Americans plan to ask family and friends to get a COVID test to ensure safety before holiday visits. Even more shockingly, 9.1% of Americans say 'they could never ask them to get a COVID test,' and 8.0% say 'they'd like to ask them, but can't.' [...]
The Internal Revenue Service and Security Summit partners warned taxpayers to be wary of fake charities used by scammers to get money as well as sensitive financial and personal information from victims. As the holidays approach and people give to their favorite causes through charitable organizations, beware as scammers can [...]
Have you received a suspicious text or phone call saying there was a problem with your online order, your package is delayed, there's suspicious activity on one of your accounts or a retailer needs to refund you? You're not alone. In fact, you may be one of the many Americans [...]
