When planning a wedding (and a marriage), it’s wise to include a discussion of a prenuptial agreement, also known as a “prenup.” Though a prenup may seem unromantic or a matter more suited to celebrity gossip news, under the law a marriage is considered to be a binding contract between the betrothed couple, and with Read more
Personal Finance
What Does That Mean? The Most-Often Searched Financial Terms and Acronyms
The terms and acronyms of finance can be perplexing, and it’s easy to become confused. Financial terminology can sometimes seem like an effort to use the most syllables or the longest string of letters possible to describe something. But it’s important to know what these terms mean when making your way through personal and business Read more
W-2, 1099, 1098? A Tax-Day Translation
With Super Bowl Sunday, Mardi Gras, and Valentine’s Day finished, the holiday season is well and truly over. It’s time to get back to the grind, represented by the sometimes frantic, often less-celebratory Tax Day: April 15. So, pack away the team banners, sparkly beads, and heart-shaped cards. The W-2 is arriving (or the 1099 Read more
Property Protectors: Homeowners Insurance vs. Home Warranty
Whether you own a house or are planning to buy one, you may be considering a home warranty and homeowners insurance and pondering the difference between the two. Both are important tools that can reduce the potential risk and unexpected financial burdens of home ownership. But while the distinction between the two might seem ambiguous, Read more
Healthy Choice: How an HSA Can Save You
A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a type of savings account that enables you to set aside pre-taxed funds to pay for qualified medical expenses. Using untaxed dollars in an HSA to pay expenses such as deductibles, drug prescriptions, copays, some dental work, glasses and vision-related care, and some other expenses can lower your overall Read more
It’s Spring! A Good Time to Tidy Up Your House … and Finances
As spring arrives and the flowers bloom, this is a good time to review your finances. Actually, any time is a good time to do this. You don’t need to obsess over your budget, but it’s smart to make money check-ins a regular part of your routine, by conducting a self-audit at least once a Read more