Personal Finance

Here’s an overview of the different tax implications involved when you receive unemployment income. Here’s an overview of the different tax implications involved when you receive unemployment income. While unemployment rates have decreased in America with an estimated 6.3 million claims for jobless benefits and the national unemployment rate just under 4 percent due to… Continue reading Tax Tips for Unemployment Income If You’ve Been Laid Off or Furloughed

For those who itemize their deductions, it’s one of the stranger parts of the tax code. First, you get to take a deduction of your state and local taxes, then all of a sudden the next year you get a Form 1099-G from your state and you’re paying taxes on your state and local tax… Continue reading Are State Tax Refunds Taxable?

Several ominous signs face the housing market. First, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage soared to a three-year high of 4.67% in the week ended March 31, according to housing agency Freddie Mac. That’s up from 4.42% a week ago and 3.18% a year ago, To be sure, the rate is down from 6.4% in October 2007. The… Continue reading Housing Market Faces a World of Pain

Although the federal tax deadline is April 18, taxpayers are encouraged to file their taxes now to get their refund ASAP. Most people receive a tax refund each year, and last year the average federal tax refund was about $2,766. Our TurboTax Live experts look out for you. Expert help your way: get help as… Continue reading TurboTax Answers Most Commonly Asked Tax Questions

Throughout the years, it seems, older generations have criticized younger ones for being soft. Whether it’s baby boomers or Millennials, many of their elders think they haven’t measured up in terms of dealing with life and its setbacks. BlackRock President Rob Kapito, 65, expressed similar sentiment in a talk at an energy conference Tuesday, Bloomberg… Continue reading BlackRock President, 65, Issues Warning to ‘Entitled’ Youngsters

If you’re looking for huge deals on home office accessories, check out these best sellers on Amazon that are now up to 45% off. 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. Much has changed in the past… Continue reading Home Office Furniture You Can Get for 45% Off Today

Politicians are floating several ideas to ease the sting of gasoline prices, which have soared 48% in the past year to $4.24 a gallon. Peter Schiff, global strategist of Euro Pacific Capital, doesn’t think much of the ideas. One is for a “windfall profit” tax on oil companies. “If you want more oil, if oil… Continue reading Strategist: Government isn’t the Answer to High Gas Prices

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. We can’t say no to a good deal. Amazon is currently offering up to 50% off small kitchen appliances like waffle makers, crockpots, air fryers, and blenders. We’ve curated a… Continue reading Best-Selling Small Appliances Now Up to 50% Off on Amazon