While driving home from work the other day, I was listening to a call-in show on NPR. A woman called to find out the best way for her family to save money for their child’s college fund. It made me think about how expensive our little bundles of joy can be. The good news – kids don’t always separate you from your money – sometimes they actually help you keep some! Here are a few ways your kids will help fatten your wallet come tax time.
Your Kids Can Save You Money at Tax Time
by Shannon Martin on January 24, 2012 in Family Focus, Taxes
Government Pushes for Healthy Lifestyles Through Taxation
by Stephanie Koske on November 1, 2011 in Home & Family, Taxes, Trends
U.S. officials continue an initiative to limit unhealthy lifestyles through taxation, growing awareness of the dangers surrounding tanning and fattening foods.
The Basics of Tax Credits and Deductions
by Stephanie Koske on October 5, 2011 in Personal Finance, Taxes
Does the thought of paying taxes send a chill up your spine? Find out how you can benefit in April from tax credits and deductions!
Making Your Home Office Work for You
by Andy Yurkanin on August 26, 2011 in Family Focus, Homeowners Tips, Smart Shopper, Trends
Check out this list of five things you can do to make your home office work for you!
What Do You Really Pay in Taxes Over Your Lifetime?
by Guest Contributor on April 5, 2011 in Taxes
The following is a guest post from Richard Barrington who writes for MoneyRates.com about financial topics including bank rates. His opinions do not necessarily reflect [...]
Homeowner Tax Benefits
by Rebecca Carter on December 1, 2010 in Home Buying
Everyone’s situation is different — owning a home may or may not be right for you. Many people have different needs in different parts of [...]
Want to Buy a Home? Do Your Prep Work to Ace Mortgage Approval
by Victoria Araj on November 25, 2010 in Home Buying
With guidelines for home loan eligibility tighter than they were a few years ago, it’s helpful for consumers to know what to expect before submitting a mortgage inquiry or making an offer on a home. Don’t wait until you find the right home to discover that an area of your financial portfolio may be holding you back. Lenders will examine your income, assets, credit and debt to determine your ability to responsibly handle a monthly mortgage payment. So why not examine these for yourself?
Miss Out on the Homebuyer Tax Credit? You Can Still Deduct Mortgage Interest
by Guest Contributor on July 23, 2010 in Mortgage Rates
Don’t fret if you missed out on the tax credit – as a homeowner you still have tax incentives to look forward to. Learn about the tax benefits of homeownership from today’s special Guest Contributor.
Tax Tips for Homeowners
by Clayton Closson on April 8, 2009 in Homeowners Tips
We’ve assembled some tips to help you get the most tax perks from homeownership, and keep as much money as the law allows!
Down Payment Assistance Programs May Go the Way of the Horse and Buggy
by Clayton Closson on July 25, 2008 in Home Buying
Congress and the President are very close to agreeing on and passing the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008. This is likely good news for the real estate and mortgage markets across the country. However, down payment assistance programs are under consideration for being discontinued. This is bad news and something that will likely hurt consumers looking to buy homes and invest in communities.
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