Taxes

Everyone knows (or should know, at least) that we pay taxes on investments when we sell and money on them. Some of us also know that all our losses are deducted against our gains. In broad terms, there are tax consequences whenever we change our investment mix. What many don’t know, however, is that some […]

What could be more carefree than being a student? You eat leftover pizza for breakfast, you do your laundry once a month and you occasionally show up in class when the cost-benefit analysis of grades versus effort tips. This is exactly what people who are not currently students assume: College life is nothing but a predictable, drowsy […]

IRS tax audit. The very words can instill fear in the hearts of even the strongest, most honest men and women. Relax. We’re here with some tips to help keep auditors from knocking on your door in the dead of night. First off, remember that an audit is just the IRS asking for an explanation or proof […]

The joys of homeownership are manifold. You can nail whatever you want to the wall! You can paint a room neon green! You can be financially responsible for an alarming mortgage, personally responsible for house liability issues and emotionally responsible for how sad you get in the summer when all the neighbors around you mow their […]