Many people with second properties find themselves becoming "accidental landlords" when they rent out these homes or condos to others at various points of the year. The Internal Revenue Serv
Homeownership is not only considered a smart financial investment, but also a satisfying personal aspiration. However, owning property is one of the most significant monetary moves most people make du
The IRS just released its standard mileage rates for 2013, which show slight increases from the current 2012 rates. These rates are made available so that employees, self employed individuals, and other taxpayers can calculate their tax deductible transportation costs
After the largest Powerball lottery in history ended last week, many Americans may be wondering how much those lucky winners will walk away with. The final jackpot totaled $587.5 million, with two win
President Obama is active pitching his plan to preserve current rates for the middle class while raising them for the wealthy. Congress and President Obama are actively trying to avoid the “fiscal cliff” which is a series of tax increases
For the thousands of victims who were affected by Hurricane Sandy, coming up with the funds to cover daily costs or start rebuilding their homes can be challenging. While many may have homeowners and
Many Americans are concerned about the potential tax changes that may take place by the end of the year. While lawmakers have yet to make concrete changes to current rules, several proposed alteration
We are heading down the final stretch of 2012 and for many that means that it is time to review their benefits including medical, 401k and other fringe benefits. One of those areas that are offered is the health savings
As the holiday season approaches, many people get caught up in making travel plans, purchasing gifts and hosting events. However, this can leave little time for individuals to organize their finances
There is a certain attraction that comes to a character like James Bond and with the latest Bond movie, Skyfall, hitting the cinemas now, we are set to ponder, exactly how much would it cost to be James Bond? The