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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 altered how many tax allowances you should take for every year since it became law and it certainly has for 2020. It roughly doubled the standard deduction, preventing millions of taxpayers from itemizing their deductions. It also eliminated personal exemptions which were one of the main factors […]
When it comes to banking products, mainstream banks tend to get all of the attention. But what if you don’t want to go with one of the larger banks? Maybe you can’t. Maybe you dislike their practices. Whatever the reason, perhaps you’ve stumbled onto the ACE Flare™ and are wondering if it’s right for you. […]
If you’ve been investing for any length of time, you’ve probably heard of Morningstar. The company is famous for providing ratings on mutual funds, that are widely respected and heavily relied on throughout the industry. But now with Morningstar Premium, you’ll be able to take advantage of the insights and analyses the company provides to […]
New York City is a destination everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime. Whether you enjoy culture, shows, shopping, or just amazing views from the top of some of the most iconic buildings, NYC has anything and everything for every kind of visitor. If you’ve ever had to go into Manhattan for work […]
Did you hear about how Maine recently passed a bill banning internet providers from selling your data without your consent? Your data is valuable. And you’ve probably heard many stories in the news about how your data is being sold for big money by search engines and the social media. While in many states there’s […]
99.999% of the time – if a cashier asks you if want to open their store’s credit card, you should say no. They’re usually a bad deal. And normally we don’t get excited about retailer cards because they aren’t great deals. They may give you 10% off your purchase or a gift card, but the […]
We hear much about the size of student loans as a major problem. But right behind loan amounts are servicing problems. Once a student loan goes into repayment status, the graduate is left dealing with a matrix of rules and servicing problems. Part of the issue is that federal student loans are serviced by a […]
Large cities are among the most popular tourist destinations in the world. It’s easy to see why – they offer the best combination of attractions, experiences, and diversity of all destinations, and all conveniently located in one relatively small space. In certain cities, it’s even possible to take in several attractions and events on the […]
Would you take advantage of a high-yield investment in commercial real estate if you could get in for as little as $1,000? You can by investing in the stREITwise REIT. The trust is currently paying an annualized dividend of 10%, plus the opportunity to participate in capital appreciation of the underlying properties. The investment is […]
Identity Guard® is one of the leading providers of identity theft protection and credit monitoring. To stay on the cutting edge, the company has partnered with IBM® Watson™, an artificial intelligence system that dramatically expands its protection capabilities. Identity Guard now has the ability to anticipate and help prevent identity theft, rather than just react […]