UPDATE: It’s been 5 months since getting rid of Amazon Prime, and we will never go back. We have placed orders on Amazon during these five months. This is because we’ve had both Christmas and birthday gifts and are buying supplies for our woodworking business/hobby. We are also purchasing items on behalf of an elderly relative. But since September, we’ve …
What Financial Health Means
Financial Health definitely involves a budget. What are the first thoughts that come to mind when you hear the word “budget?” Restricted. Cut. Limit. Ugh. I mean, budgets are made to restrict my spending, cut certain expenses completely, and severely limit other spending areas, right? Like the word BUDGET, the word DIET also has a negative connotation. In fact, now …
How to Handle Medical Bills without Getting Financially Sick
When a recent client was about to undergo a surgical procedure, she called the doctor’s office to ask how much she would need to pay so we could budget that. The doctor’s office could not give her an answer but told her to call the insurance company for that information. She talked to several different representatives at the insurance company, …
Three Tax Deductions That Are Commonly Missed
Tax season is upon us. Again. And each year we search for tax deductions we might have missed.Here are three commonly missed tax deductions: 1. State Sales Tax – Even if you file on Turbo Tax (TT), this deduction is not one of the first listed. Be aware that you may have to search TT for this deduction which is …