Here are eight things to keep in mind as you prepare to file your 2024 taxes. 1. Income tax brackets shifted a bit There are still seven tax rates, but the income ranges (tax brackets) for each rate have shifted slightly to account for inflation. For 2024, the following rates and income ranges apply: 2. The…

By Ashlea Ebeling   Even though Congress didn’t make major changes for this year, there are some new wrinkles to be aware of, especially for those who sell things online, bought an electric vehicle, or prefer to get their refund as a savings bond. Taxes might also be slightly less aggravating now. The Internal Revenue Service…

25 Financial Secrets to Keep the Love Going Strong in Your Relationship No matter whether your relationship is brand new or your celebrating your 50th, these financial tips can help make your financial love life smooth sailing. People often have twice the credit they actually need. Avoid temptation by never charging more than 50% of…

A Summary of Key Changes for Tax Year 2025 More than 60 provisions that impact your 2025 returns that you file in 2026 Looking ahead, here is what you need to know for 2025 planning. The Internal Revenue Service released its annual inflation adjustments for tax year 2025. The details, outlined in Revenue Procedure 2024-40,…

By Melissa Houston As the calendar edges closer to the end of January, it’s the perfect time to weigh in and reflect on the financial goals that you set at the outset of the year. Whether you planned to save more money, invest wisely, pay down debt, stick to a budget, or make more money in 2025,…

By Lynnette Khalfani-Cox In memory of one of America’s most pre-eminent heroes, here are five financial lessons we can all learn from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and legacy. Lesson No. 1: Don’t wait for economic change—create it How many times have you complained about your workplace, your low pay or something unfair that happened…