​Things change. Costs have gone up. Ensure your finances are keeping up with your life and the times. We’re providing you with a review list below…

Home improvements are a great way to increase the value of your home. However, many homeowners neglect an equally important factor: home maintenance. Not only will it add value to your home, but it will also add life to your home and all components. We’re giving you some items below you’ll want to budget for and complete on a routine basis…

Some big changes to Social Security are floating in the news. Not only will Social Security recipients receive an 8.7% increase in benefits for 2023, but there is also a new bill that may change taxation…

Generally, at the end of a lease, most folks turn in their car and look to either lease a new car or purchase a car. However, COVID and recent economic events have changed this from being a no-brainer…

Wow! There’s not much more I can say about the path of rates this year. In my 21 years of providing home loans, I’ve never seen rates shoot up like this in such a short period of time…

​More audits? Better customer service? Everybody wants to know how the added IRS agents and increased IRS funding will affect them…

This is an old classic that is helpful to revisit when your life seems overwhelming and too much to handle. When those times hit, remember the Mayonnaise Jar & 2 Cups of Coffee!

For several years now, many have been wondering if the real estate market is hitting a bubble. We’ve maintained the stance that market timing is never a great strategy, as it can bite you where it hurts! Instead, we always recommend making decisions based on your family and financial situation at the time, taking a short & long-term view in helping make the best buying/selling decisions. With that being said, we wanted to list some benefits to home ownership for your consideration…

Not all income is taxable. It’s especially important for retirees to know what income they can access that won’t be taxed. It’s equally critical for pre-retirees to understand retirement income taxation in helping with their planning…

California has authorized an additional Stimulus, which it is calling the Middle Class Tax Refund. See below for details…

Purchasing a home is a major decision, likely the largest financial move most folks make during their lifetime…

There are several different ways for employees to handle stock options. In this article, we'll discuss two stock option types,  Restricted Stock Units (RSU's) & Non-Qualified Stock Options (NSO's)...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) no longer mails out benefit statements to those under age 60. If you fit this demographic, here’s what you should be doing.

Being a veteran is a huge sacrifice for your country. It should be rewarded in many ways, among them being Veteran’s Administration (VA) home loan perks.

Occasionally when applying for a job, the employer will offer you the ability to be a 1099 Contractor, or a W2 Employee. Which should you choose? It really depends on your goals and current situation.

Stocks have been all over the map the past few months. Many financial advisors suggest down markets can be a great time for Roth Conversions. Read below to see if a conversion is right for you…

There are several considerations when considering what types of investments to make. Below we’ll discuss two different types of investment accounts that are made with after-tax money…

With the runup on home prices over the past decade, it can be difficult for first-time buyers to get into the housing market. A gift of equity might just be the perfect solution. Read below as we explain how this can work for you… 

​We’re generally not ones to provide investment advice, as we leave that to the financial advisors! However, with inflation on everybody’s mind these days, we thought we’d share an inflation hedge for surplus funds you may have sitting idle earning next to nothing in savings accounts…

It’s no secret mortgage rates have gone up considerably. In fact, since January 1st, rates have increased more than 2%! It’s the fastest rate rise in several decades. What does this mean for you?

We’ve received a lot of questions about the tax ruling saying the IRS will require 1099’s on all payments over $600 through Venmo and other payment platforms. Here’s why you likely don’t need to worry…

Tax season is always a time where scams are more prevalent. And with all the talk of cyber attacks due to the events going around our world right now, it’s important to know how to protect yourself…

​In recent years, home values have shot through the roof. As a result, many have sold, or are considering selling their rental real estate properties. But is this a good idea?

We generally think of taxes being owed on earned income and investments, not the sale of a car. But with recent inflation and things like cars going up so much in cost, some cars are actually selling at a profit…

Over the last couple years, the IRS has sent millions of erroneous automated letters to tax filers, causing mass confusion and frustration. However, there's help on the way…