STICK a pin in it...AN IRS PIN
Tuesday, August 22
Here we are, nearing the end of August, looking September and fall in the face. And that calls for a couple tax-related reminders. 1. If you’re a teacher, remember that you can claim up to $300 for any school-related supplies you purchase. I know the amount is a bit dismal considering you probabl...
KEEPING YOUR HEAD IN THE GAME
Tuesday, August 15
I suppose there’s never been an easy time to be in business. It’s tempting to look at the current economic situation and cite all the things working against business owners right now. And Google helps with that... My internet search this morning lent me the following statistics: Inflation is ...
HOMEOWNER'S, AN UPGRADE WITH INCENTIVES
Tuesday, August 15
I want to start today by sending my thoughts to those suffering and grieving in Maui. You’ve likely heard about the wildfires raging there (the deadliest in more than a hundred years, actually, with search efforts only just beginning). If you’re at all interested in sending relief aid to those on...
STILL WRITING CHECKS?
Monday, August 07
Remember when music went digital? No more massive stacks of CDs or worries over scratched discs. You could exchange all of that for your first-generation iPod that fit in your pocket. But if you’re old enough to remember that, you also remember a less-than-legal shared music platform called Napst...
MARRIAGE BRINGS US HERE TODAY
Monday, August 07
Remember three years ago when you depended on Zoom for work meetings and virtual schooling for your kids? While you’re probably really grateful the second one isn’t a reality anymore, the first one still had its appeal (unless something like this happened). Working from home had its perks. In a ...
A SOMEWHAT SILVER LINING: BUSINESS LOANS
Monday, July 31
This year has been a less-than-fun rollercoaster in the world of finance. Well, good news on that front — no more recession bogeyman lurking under the bed, at least that’s what the Fed declared as they raised rates again last week. Doesn’t mean more interest rate hikes aren’t ahead or that inflat...