by Robyn | Dec 2, 2021 | Taxes
American taxpayers who take the standard deduction can deduct a modest amount for charitable contributions on their 2021 tax returns. The ability for many taxpayers to take deductions disappeared with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2018. The TCJA roughly doubled...
by Robyn | Nov 9, 2021 | Credit Cards
It’s hard to know where to turn for the best, most realistic advice when it comes to credit cards. You may be getting mixed messages from friends and family about Credit Card Myths You Shouldn’t Believe (and What to Do Instead), which only makes it more...
by Robyn | Oct 4, 2021 | Medicare
With the start of Medicare’s Open Enrollment this month, expect a flood of TV commercials for Medicare Advantage Plans. The ads have one aim: to convince you to sign up. But when it comes to Medicare Advantage: Make Certain It’s the Right Plan For You. The commercials...
by Robyn | Sep 6, 2021 | Banking
There is a new type of bank intown and it is accessible only via an app. These low or no-fee digital banks are run by fintech companies. What is a Fintech? Fintech is short for “financial technology.” Fintech describes new technology that automates and improves the...
by Robyn | Aug 1, 2021 | Book Reviews
Success with money doesn’t depend on “hard skills.” It’s more than plugging numbers into a formula and implementing the results. Humans don’t function that way. In his book, The Psychology of Money, Morgan Housel explains that succeeding with personal finances,...
