The end of the year is a time of celebration with Christmas and New Years. You may have your to-do list like shopping for presents, buying holiday meals, getting ready for get togethers, and so on. Don’t forget the other end of year to-do list that involve your financials. Before the year is over, there are some things that has to be done and can’t be done in the new year. For example, if you wanted to do a Roth…
In 2022, I purchased a plug-in hybrid and wrote about it here. I knew there were incentives like federal tax credits and possibly state incentives. I purchased a vehicle that was eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit and I will be sure to write about that when I file my 2022 taxes in 2023. As I did some more research, I found additional EV financial incentives that I wanted to share. I decided to get a Level-2 charger installed…
With the holidays around the corner, are you looking for ideas for presents? Electronics, games, toys, clothes…are these on your shopping list? How about giving something not so common…an investment gift. Who says you need to buy some material item to be considered as a gift? Why not gift a stock? When I graduated high school, I received a certificate for some category I can’t remember (possibly most likely to succeed or something) and it came with a $50 bond….
The internet has become a sensational tool to communicate with each other, interact, share information, provide content, and so much more. It’s also become a mechanism for scammers to get your identity, access your accounts, steal your money, and so on. How do you know if the other person you’re chatting with is a real person or the person they say they are? Unfortunately, the scammers found ways to turn something good into something they benefit. Don’t fall for the…
Thought about selling your home? You might be thinking if you could sell, you’ll make a good profit because the housing prices over the last 2 years shot up. You might have thought about relocating to a different city, state, or even country. If you’re planning to sell because you can make a good profit, you also have to think about where you plan to live after you sell your house. Housing prices are still above where they were 3…
Everyone wants to be healthy. Everyone wants to get healthy. It’s a never ending battle. More and more of us are getting major illnesses early in our lives. The medical industry is a huge industry and so much money gets poured into it. The more unhealthy you are the more likely you’re paying more on healthcare. Doctor visits, hospital visits, prescriptions, tests, therapy, and specialist visits add up and it’s coming out of your pocket. One way to avoid this…
Save your cash. That’s what the Feds want when they raised interest rates again. To combat inflation they raised rates another 3/4 of a point. That means is costs more to borrow money whether it’s a mortgage, auto loan, or credit cards. The higher the cost to borrow money, less likely a consumer will spend less. In other words, save your cash. If you were debating to renovate your home, you might be thinking twice. Borrowing money to do so…
Do you have side hustle or thinking about trying to start one? Well, I have 2 kids who started a side hustle and it has been a great experience for them. They are learning how to take their talents and make it into a side hustle. From the very first beginning steps to their first sale, they are learning and growing. Recently, they sold at a farmers market and it was like next level side hustle for them. My daughter…
Do you want to get rewarded with cash for your healthy actions? If you monitor your healthy actions like exercise, walking, and steps, how great would it be to get rewarded. I found an app that does just that. All you need is monitor your actions either by a supported smart device and/or app. The more you move the more points you receive. The faster you accrue points that faster you can redeem for cash. Get cash for your healthy…
Just when you thought you were getting some momentum with your finances, something happens in your life that slows you down. Some people call that life. You never know what will happen but as long as you are prepared, you can weather it through. It’s like taking two steps forward and one step back. As long as you’re able to progress forward, taking a step back is just a blip in your journey. One thing is for sure is that…