Understanding Bankruptcy: Secured, Priority, and Unsecured Debt
Filing for bankruptcy is a big move that can be potentially life-changing if you don’t prepare accordingly. Having all of the financial documents ready for your case is an important step in successfully filing for bankruptcy if you hope to reduce your debt. You will need to provide information on the type of debt you […]
How Credit Scores Are Calculated
When you’re applying for a loan, credit card, or mortgage, one of the first things your lender will check is your FICO credit score. This three-digit score is a factor in almost all types of financial considerations. It can mean the difference between a low-interest payment and a payment that’s far beyond your budget or, […]
5 Myths About IRS Audits
Tax season can trigger all sorts of questions for many small business owners. Words like deductions, gross income, and exemptions can be daunting, but no term strikes as much anxiety as the word “audit.” An IRS Audit is a formal review of a business or individual’s bank accounts, assets, and financial documentation to report profits […]
How Loans Can Affect Your Credit
Personal loans can have a significant impact on your credit. Depending on how a loan is handled, the impact can be either harmful or beneficial. There are many factors that can affect your credit when applying for, opening, repaying, or closing a personal loan. Not all of the factors are equal, but they can all […]
Tax Withholdings and Your W-4
With the events of the past year, the federal deadline for taxes has been postponed. In 2021, you have until Monday, May 17th, to file your taxes and make payments without incurring interest or any other penalties, no matter how much you owe. Regardless of whether you have already filed your taxes, or are waiting […]
What Should You Do If You Miss Your Tax Deadline?
This year, the filing deadline has been moved from April 15th to May 17th. Even so, the busiest financial season of the year is upon us, and the deadline to file personal income taxes is just weeks away. With millions of Americans rushing to file a return, it is perhaps not surprising that some people […]
