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New Tax Estimator Tool for Freelancers

By Jo Gardner | Sep 10, 2019 | Comments Off on New Tax Estimator Tool for Freelancers

Today, with so many millennials freelancing on the side while working a salaried job, the IRS wanted to reduce the risk of sticker shock when taxes are due on the W-2 income as well as the additional self-employment income.  To solve this challenge, the Internal Revenue Service issued the new Tax Withholding Estimator tool.  To…

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Tuesday Tax Tip: 3rd Quarter Estimated Tax Due Soon

By Jo Gardner | Sep 10, 2019 | Comments Off on Tuesday Tax Tip: 3rd Quarter Estimated Tax Due Soon

Third Quarter Estimated tax payment due Monday Sept 16. Can you believe major tax reform is in its second year?  As taxpayers are seeing its full effect on 2018 returns, the IRS reminds people who pay estimated tax that their third quarter payment for 2019 is due Monday September 16.  Thanks, IRS. On a brighter…

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Don’t Click That Link!

By Jo Gardner | Sep 10, 2019 | Comments Off on Don’t Click That Link!

As consumers, we have been taught to NEVER click on the link in an email or text from an unfamiliar party.  That is good.  It saves many devices from hacks and viruses.  But why is the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposing debt collectors to be allowed to disclose people’s rights via text or email links…

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Boost Your Own Credit Score

By Jo Gardner | Sep 9, 2019 | Comments Off on Boost Your Own Credit Score

I fume when I see a credit bureau advertisement that you can “boost” your score for a small fee.  Are they or are they not providing correct and objective credit reports?  That said, there are ways that you can help your score go up and it does not involve paying a fee to the reporting…

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Lost Your Home to Foreclosure?

By Jo Gardner | Sep 6, 2019 | Comments Off on Lost Your Home to Foreclosure?

You May Have Money Coming to You. If you have lost, or are losing your home in a foreclosure case, you need to know the rules in your area.  In Franklin County Ohio, almost 3,000 homeowners have money left over from a sheriff’s sale waiting to be claimed at the Common Pleas clerk’s office.  Under…

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CFPB Announces Behavioral Economics Symposium

By Jo Gardner | Sep 6, 2019 | Comments Off on CFPB Announces Behavioral Economics Symposium

The consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced today that it will host a symposium on Behavioral Law and Economics at 9:00 am EDT on September 19, 2019.   Yay!  Let’s talk about money! Okay, seriously, even brilliant people seem to struggle with living within their means.  I would like to say this is everywhere, but specifically, Americans…

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2 Major Reasons for Bankruptcy Protection

By Jo Gardner | Sep 6, 2019 | Comments Off on 2 Major Reasons for Bankruptcy Protection

When you file for bankruptcy protection, your creditors must not violate the automatic stay, which prevents a creditor from attempting to collect a debt while the debtor is in bankruptcy.  Only if the creditor gets prior court approval, are they allowed to attempt to collect the debt.  The automatic stay occurs when the bankruptcy is…

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Host an Incredible Concert!

By Jo Gardner | Sep 6, 2019 | Comments Off on Host an Incredible Concert!

…And Spend less hosting it. Thinking about hosting an incredible holiday festival this year?  If you’re worried about the immensity of the project, let me tell you a secret that can save hours of worry:  UltraTicket.com. UltraTicket fully automates ticketing for your event.  With a click, concert goers can find and buy the tickets.  Guests…

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Just What is a Merchant Cash Advance?

By Jo Gardner | Sep 5, 2019 | Comments Off on Just What is a Merchant Cash Advance?

A Merchant Cash Advance, also called an MCA, is a way to forward money today that you will earn tomorrow.  It doesn’t work like a traditional business loan but is much easier and faster to access. If you need instant cash, say for immediate equipment repair or replacement, and you know, based on your history,…

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Struggling Senior Homeowners!

By Jo Gardner | Sep 5, 2019 | Comments Off on Struggling Senior Homeowners!

According to PropertyShark.com, more older adults are struggling to keep up with housing costs.  Over half of Americans 45 and older want to age in place (remain in their current homes throughout their senior years).  Sadly, a whopping 3 out of 5 of older Americans have less than $100,000 saved for retirement and a minuscule…

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