Americans have started 2022 off with over $1 trillion in credit-card debt, the personal-finance website WalletHub released its report on the States with the Highest & Lowest Credit Card Debts. It drew data from TransUnion, the Federal Reserve, the U.S. Census Bureau, and WalletHub’s proprietary credit card payoff calculator to [...]
The Internal Revenue Service released a new five-year Strategic Plan that outlines its goals to improve taxpayer service and tax administration. The IRS Strategic Plan FY2022-2026 will serve as a roadmap to help guide the agency's programs and operations. The plan will also help meet the changing needs of taxpayers and [...]
Austin, Dallas, Corpus Christi... A new national survey and Rasmussen Reports asked Americans outside of Texas their opinion of the Lone Star State. The poll revealed the following results: 27% of Americans polled have a very positive view of Texas. 18% have a somewhat positive view. 14% of Americans polled said they have a [...]
There are many ways people plan for retirement. Individual Retirement Arrangements, or IRAs, are a common one. IRAs provide tax incentives for people to make investments that can provide financial security when they retire. These accounts can be with a bank or other financial institution, a life insurance company, mutual [...]
Looks like one place in Las Vegas is still on a winning streak. Wynn Las Vegas was once again named the No. 1 hotel in Las Vegas on the Travel + Leisure 2022 World's Best Awards list, for the third consecutive year. The list honors top hotels, resorts, travel destinations, and companies worldwide, as [...]
By law, all taxpayers have fundamental rights when they're interacting with the IRS. All taxpayers must know and understand their rights. The Taxpayer Bill of Rights presents these rights in 10 categories. Here's an overview of these rights, according to an IRS news release. For full official details about each, visit [...]
American Pet Products Association kicked off the start of the summer season by sharing the products you'll need to keep your pets cool, calm, and collected all summer long, no matter where your summertime adventures take you. "According to the 2021-2022 APPA National Pet Owners Survey, 70% of U.S. households own [...]
Parents who are divorced, separated, never married, or live apart and who share custody of a child with an ex-spouse or ex-partner need to understand the specific rules about who may be eligible to claim the child for tax purposes. This can make filing taxes easier for both parents and [...]
