TAX SOLUTIONS: Job Hunting Write-Offs
By A.J. Gross, C.P.A., E.A.
Looking for a new job? Did you know you may be able to write-off certain job hunting expenses?
Financial Focus
By A.J. Gross, C.P.A., E.A.
Jill on Money: Back to school for your money: life insurance
By Jill Schlesinger
Tribune Content Agency
It’s the Jill on Money “Back to School for your Money” mini-course and since September was National Life Insurance Awareness Month, let’s tackle the complicated topic of life insurance.
TAX SOLUTIONS: IRS Letter Decoder
By A.J. Gross, C.P.A., E.A.
You open your mail box and there is an IRS letter. Every time you receive an IRS letter, you get a nervous feeling in your gut. Especially, if you receive a certified IRS letter. You start reading the IRS letter and realize you have no idea what the IRS is telling you. All you see is taxes, interest, and penalties. What do you do?
SOCIAL SECURITY – QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
There are pressing questions out there about social security. Get some answers here.
Jill on Money: Will sizzling summer lead to a September swoon for stocks?
By Jill SchlesingerTribune Content Agency
So much for the summer doldrums! August 2014 was the best August for stocks in 14 years. The Dow gained 3.6 percent on the month to 17,098; the S&P 500 took out the psychologically important 2,000 level, rising 3.8 percent to 2003.
TAX SOLUTIONS: New Michigan Offer Program
By A.J. Gross, C.P.A., E.A.
Governor Snyder signed into law HB 4003. HB 4003 allows the State of Michigan to negotiate Michigan taxes. This is exciting news for Michigan taxpayers! For the first time ever, Michigan residents will be able to negotiate Michigan taxes for less. The new law will start in 2015.
Expo offers the chance to celebrate diversity and connect consumers
LANSING, MI –The Greater Lansing Area Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Inc. and the Lansing Black Chamber of Commerce have partnered with several organizations to host the Shop Michigan Expo on Friday, September 26, 2014. The Expo will be held in Michigan’s Capital City at the Lansing Center, located at 333 E. Michigan Ave. from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Kiplinger on Travel: Should you buy travel insurance?
By Jessica L. Anderson
Kiplinger
Hurricane season is upon us, which means a tropical storm could be brewing just as you’re about to leave on vacation. Is travel insurance the solution?
Jill on Money: Protect your portfolio against inflation
By Jill SchlesingerTribune Media Services
Two years ago, when the Federal Reserve announced that it would engage in its third round of bond buying (“Quantitative Easing”) to spur economic growth and help reduce unemployment, fears of runaway inflation bubbled up.
TAX SOLUTIONS: New Michigan Offer Program
By A.J. Gross, C.P.A., E.A.
Governor Snyder signed into law HB 4003. HB 4003 allows the State of Michigan to negotiate Michigan taxes. This is exciting news for Michigan taxpayers! For the first time ever, Michigan residents will be able to negotiate Michigan taxes for less. The new law will start in 2015.