Soaring home prices and mortgage rates, along with a lack of supply, have hammered the hopes of many potential home buyers, and the outlook remains bleak. Just ask Beth Ann Bovino, chief North American economist for S&P Global Ratings. “We think a typical U.S. first-time buyer now finds that owning a home is too expensive,… Continue reading Housing Blues Continue to Play: Unaffordable Mortgages
What You Need to Know About Samsung’s Next Galaxy Unpacked: Deals and What’s Coming
The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Samsung’s next Galaxy Unpacked event is officially set for 9 a.m. Eastern Aug. 10. So yes, early in the morning, but Samsung is clearly eager to unveil its next set… Continue reading What You Need to Know About Samsung’s Next Galaxy Unpacked: Deals and What’s Coming
What Is the Savers Credit?
Formerly called the Retirement Savings Contributions Credit, the Savers Credit gives a special tax break to low- and moderate-income taxpayers who are saving for retirement. This credit is in addition to the other tax benefits for saving in a retirement account. If you qualify, a Savers Credit can reduce or even eliminate your tax bill.… Continue reading What Is the Savers Credit?
7 Most Common Tax Questions Answered by a CPA
For information on the third coronavirus relief package, please visit our “American Rescue Plan: What Does it Mean for You and a Third Stimulus Check” blog post. When looking for a professional to answer your tax questions, you want to search for certified public accountants (CPAs). These individuals specialize in accounting and have experience dealing… Continue reading 7 Most Common Tax Questions Answered by a CPA
Housing Market Takes Another Punch as Home Starts Fall
The housing market continues to suffer as soaring home prices and mortgage rates, combined with low supply, have put the kibosh on potential buyers’ hopes. U.S. housing starts fell 2% in June from May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.56 million, according to the Census Bureau. That’s the lowest reading since September and… Continue reading Housing Market Takes Another Punch as Home Starts Fall
Inflation Isn’t Deterring Parents From Strong Back-to-School Shopping
Kudos to the Great American Consumer as the nation’s kids gear up for the first day of school. It’s one thing to curtail spending on family vacations, new cars, or even for steaks to throw on the grill. But Americans just aren’t having it when it comes to back-to-school shopping. With school bells ready to… Continue reading Inflation Isn’t Deterring Parents From Strong Back-to-School Shopping
Las Vegas Has Two of the Most Expensive Stadiums in the Country
Ask a sports fan about heading to the stadium for a big game and you’ll hear a lot about the fun of the tailgate, the smell of peanuts and sausages in the air, and the full-throated roar of the crowd. What you likely won’t hear about is how much it costs to get there, stay… Continue reading Las Vegas Has Two of the Most Expensive Stadiums in the Country
Property Management Tax Deductions
If you become a professional or part-time property manager or you start renting out properties to tenants, it could mean years of steady income. This income is subject to taxes, but it can also carry tax advantages, like property management tax deductions, write-offs, and more. As a result, you’ll want to understand these items better… Continue reading Property Management Tax Deductions
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