With so many streaming platforms, social media outlets, and new gaming options popping up every day, it’s nearly impossible to fully protect your kids from what they can encounter online. To help, the Federal Trade Commission has several suggestions for protecting your kids online: Overcommunicate. How successful you will be with your child’s online safety hinges on communication….

It’s tough out there. The cost of everything is going up, from healthcare to groceries. Plus the practice of companies using monthly fees as annuity income has become overwhelming. In an effort to give you ideas and tips to cut costs, here are some common areas that are ripe for saving money. Hidden cost #1:…

The IRS is getting pretty good at comparing your income reports against what you claim on your tax return. The result is a notice in the mail called a correspondence audit. If you get one, it unfortunately takes a long time to straighten it out. In an effort to help you avoid this hassle, here…

A smooth tax filing experience starts before your return is prepared. When your information is organized and easy to follow, everything moves faster and feels far less stressful. This checklist gives you a simple, practical way to gather all your tax information. Use last year as your cheat sheet. Start with your most recent tax return….