This post is sponsored by H&R Block.   Doing your taxes, yourself is a great way to get control of your finances and save money at the same time. If you do not outsource your tax prep, you can be the one who makes decisions on what to claim how to claim it and how to keep proper records. It is a great exercise in personal responsibility. When you are doing your taxes yourself, you always want to be sure that you are doing it properly. But the reason you are taking the work on … [Read more...]

With the dawning of a new year, many are taking a second look at their jobs and wondering if there is a better way. Is there a better way to work? Is there a better way to employ people? Is there a better way to run their business? Today we’re looking at some of the changing trends in employment you can expect to see gaining more traction this year, to give a little more fuel to the fire of your speculation. Going Solo More and more people are choosing to leave a fixed, salaried career … [Read more...]

Well 2017 came and went pretty quickly, and maybe you weren’t as far ahead as you thought that be, whether that is with your weight loss goal, your finances, or a different resolution entirely that you gave up on a few months into last year.  Now that it is a brand-new year it’s time for a fresh start with your finances and give you a chance to wipe the slate clean and finally make steps to get ahead.  At least you can make these changes right now in the first week of January instead of waiting … [Read more...]

One of the most common reasons that people don't have life insurance is because they assume that it's going to be too expensive. In most cases, that couldn't be further from the truth. It's vital that you have the insurance protection that your family deserves. Life insurance is one the most important purchases that you'll ever make for the future of your family. You never know what's going to happen tomorrow, which means that you shouldn't wait any longer to get the insurance protection that … [Read more...]