Money Today That Matters Tomorrow
A few years ago working from home was relatively new and mainly something that technology or consulting companies offered. However, following the pandemic and with millions of workers effectively working remotely for over a year, the discussion of flexible working – which includes location and/or schedule flexibility – has become …
I’ve been blogging on and off for the last ten years while holding down a full-time job and supporting a growing family with the associated lifestyle inflation that comes with that. But one thing that has made me financially secure is that even if I didn’t have my job I …
The IRS has now confirmed that the ARPA legislated advanceable child tax credit (CTC) will start paying out from mid-July, until the end of the year (see full schedule). For many parents this will be a big boon as the extra money – $250 to $300 p/month depending on age …
The following article provides a discussion and update on the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) over the last few years. The COLA figure is critical for millions of Americas, especially retirees whose social security benefit raise is tied to the COLA increase. So the larger the COLA increase the larger …
Following the wide spread availability of vaccines and an easing of COVID related restrictions and regulations around travel, millions of Americans are breaking their virtual shackles and overcoming a major case of cabin fever by going on much needed vacations. With pandemic related fears in the rear view mirror (domestically …
The Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program was put in place primarily for those out-of-work Americans who are not eligible for regular state unemployment benefits and are unemployed, partially unemployed, or unable or unavailable to work because of certain health or economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes independent contractors, …
As I write this article, it seems most major Cryptocurrencies are oscillating on a seemingly daily basis by several percentage amounts following news of regulatory crackdowns or changing sentiments on social media. Further with more digital “coins” coming out at regular intervals it’s feeling like the Crypto space is becoming …
According to the IRS calling them won’t expedite your tax refund payment delays. This is apparently because the information available to IRS call center representatives is the same as that available on their WMR (Where’s My Refund) tool. But l beg to differ. There is always value in talking to …
This article was inspired by a few of my older family members who have had a discussion that generally goes like this: “Andy, I am hearing that Bitcoin and Dogecoin [or insert any Crypto currently in vogue] are the place to invest and have been doubling almost weekly. Is this …
With an improving economy, higher than expected tax revenue and massive inflows ($350 billion) from the Biden ARPA stimulus bill, many states are forging ahead with implementing additional COVID relief and economic assistance programs for lower-to-middle income and unemployed workers. The state funded assistance ranges from direct stimulus payments – …
So you were lucky enough to get a tax refund. Congratulations. But before you think of this as an end-of-year bonus or money you can fritter away, realize it is actually just the money you already earned for the most part. Sure some of the refund may be due to …