2010 Money Management Advice
- Getting Out from Under Debt
- Are you facing problems managing a heavy debt load? If so, you’re not alone. Households with credit cards had an average of nearly $11,000 in debt in those accounts, according to the latest figures from the Nilson Report, which follows credit...
- Going Green: It's Easier Than You Think
- “Going green” is a hot topic these days. More and more people are trying to make changes that reduce energy usage, minimize the waste that ends up in landfills and support the sustainability of our environment. In fact, 90 percent of Americans...
- Saving Some Green by Going Green
- The last decade has seen a growing interest in “going green,” or taking steps to preserve natural resources and protect the environment. But did you know that there can be tax benefits when you take environmentally friendly steps, such as...
- Tax Issues to Consider When You're Unemployed
- Many Americans have experienced tough times in the last year or so, including the loss of a job. If you’re uncertain how the tax laws apply to those who are unemployed or seeking a new position, the Connecticut Society of CPAs offers some timely...
- Does Your Small Business Have an NOL?
- In the current economy, it’s safe to say that many small businesses might have chalked up a net operating loss (NOL) during the last year or two. If that’s the case, the Connecticut Society of CPAs advises that there is one potential tax...
- Tax Relief for Ponzi Scheme Losses
- The name Bernard Madoff will forever be associated with investment fraud. Unfortunately, however, Madoff is not the only bad apple involved in handling the money of trusting investors. With the softening in the stock market, many fraudulent...
- Tax Credits for Education: An Update
- A college education remains a big-ticket item. In fact, the average annual tuition at a private four-year college is now $26,273, up 4.4 percent from last year, while annual tuition at public four-year colleges jumped 6.5 percent to $7,020....
- Should You Convert to a Roth IRA?
- Converting a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA can offer greater flexibility in retirement. And, beginning this year, more taxpayers are eligible to make this conversion. However, there are both potential benefits and drawbacks to this step. As you...
- Understanding the ABCs of the AMT
- Are you aware of all the tax laws that affect you? Many people are often surprised to find themselves subject to the AMT, which is short for the alternative minimum tax. Although this tax was originally intended for a narrow group of taxpayers,...
- What the COBRA Subsidy Extension Means to You
- Those who have been laid off in the troubled economic climate clearly face many challenges, such as paying their bills and finding new employment. If you are out of work, maintaining your health insurance may be a little easier, however, because...
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