About Cora Walker

When looking at the financial needs you may have throughout your life, the subject of supporting your loved ones should the worst happen will likely come up. It’s a grim topic—and it’s natural to want to avoid talking about it. However, there are serious decisions you need to make with regard to your life insurance […]

Navigating taxes can be difficult no matter where you are in your career. Understanding the differences between W-2 vs. W-4 tax forms can be especially tricky. W-2, W-3, W-4, W-9—it can be hard to admit, but it’s easy for similar names to all blend together. And unless you’re a tax professional and knowing these things […]

First enacted in 2013 to raise revenue for the Affordable Care Act, the Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT) introduced a 3.8% tax on net income from certain investments. This tax affects estates, trusts, and individuals with Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) over a certain threshold. Meaning that if you have yearly net income from rental, […]

In the tragic event that you become the beneficiary of a life insurance policy, you may ask yourself one big question. “Is this life insurance payout taxable?” It’s natural to want to know what to expect as a beneficiary. In many cases, life insurance payouts are in the five and six-figure range. Knowing whether you […]

Non owner car insurance is pretty much what it says on the tin. It’s a particular kind of car insurance designed specifically for people who do not own the cars they drive. It covers basic liability in the event of an accident where you are at-fault. That means it protects you from needing to pay […]

It’s possible that during your automobile search, you’ve considered the feasibility of buying a car out of state. There are many reasons you might be eying dealerships across state lines. You could be looking for a specific model that isn’t as popular in your region. Or maybe you’re a collector, making a rare purchase from […]

When it comes to paying taxes, you need to know what you’re doing. Making a mistake can be costly. Backup withholding is a process where a payer must hold back a portion of the payment to another person, in order to protect the IRS’s share. This usually occurs when you are paying someone who has […]

If you’re traditionally employed in the United States, you’ve likely glanced at the line-by-line breakdown on your paystub before. You’ve probably noticed a deduction called FICA Med or FICA Social Security. It might even stand out to you. That’s understandable, since it’s easy to see when money is taken out of your paycheck. It’s also […]