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 Happens to Credit Scores After Paying Off a Loan?
Paying off a loan is a wonderful feeling. After months or years of debt, paying off a loan can feel like a light at the end of the tunnel. However, there are some common misconceptions about the effects a paid-off debt has on a credit score. Many assume that when a debt is paid off, […]
Understanding 2020 U.S. Tax Brackets
The United States has a progressive tax system, meaning that the more you make, the higher percentage of your income will be taxed. As of 2020, there are seven tax brackets: 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35% and 37%. Depending on how you file, there are different income thresholds for each percentage. Tax Brackets […]
