Find Out How To Save Thousands On Your Next Tax Bill
We’ve been talking about tax season recently because, well, it’s that time of year again. If you’re unhappy with the size of your refund this tax season, there are steps you can take that might enable you to shave potentially thousands from your next tax bill. We’ll share a few in this issue.
Things You Should Be Aware Of This Tax Season
Tax season officially began on Jan. 23. Rather than the traditional filing deadline of April 15, this year we have until April 18 to file. In this issue, we’ll share a few other tips you may need to know for this tax season.
Flipping the Script: 4 Surprising Things That CAN Affect Your Credit Score
In our most recent issue, we shared possible hard-to-believe things that won’t affect your credit score. We flip the script with this issue as we share seemingly innocent things that could indeed have a negative impact on your credit score. Ways You Could Be Hurting Your Credit Score Without Knowing It Closing accounts you haven’t…
4 Things That, Believe It or Not, Will Not Affect Your Credit Score
From late payments to the amount you owe, there are a host of things that will affect your credit score. Likewise, there are a host of things that, despite popular belief, have absolutely no effect whatsoever on your credit score. We’ll take a look at some of those in this issue.
Find Out Why Your Tax Refund May Be Delayed
If you apply for the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit, your tax refund may be delayed longer than you think. We’ll talk about it in this issue. Why Will My Tax Refund Be Delayed? While the tax filing season begins Jan. 23rd, millions of low-income taxpayers who claim the Earned…
Report Says Bankruptcies Down; But Will The Trend Last?
A recent report from the Arizona Republic revealed that bankruptcies in the Grand Canyon State decreased in 2016 for the 6th straight year. The editors caution, though, that the trend may not last long. With about 48% of Americans living paycheck-to-paycheck, their concerns seem justified.
Find Out Why Filing for Personal Bankruptcy Can Be a Blessing For You
Could filing for personal bankruptcy be a blessing in disguise? For many, it is. One small businesswoman shared her positive experiences with Chapter 7 bankruptcy in a recent issue of Ebony magazine. We’ll talk about it here.
Did Equifax and TransUnion Illegally Charge for Credit Score Reports?
If you’ve shelled out money for a copy of your credit report from TransUnion or Equifax over the last few years, the chances are good that you were overcharged. That’s according to an investigation carried out by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), which ordered the two companies to fork over $23 million to settle…
Read About Disturbing Elder Abuse Cases That Left Stain on 2016
As we kick off 2017, we hope the new year will be a better one in terms of elder abuse in Arizona. In this issue, we’ll review several disturbing cases of elder abuse in the Grand Canyon State, and provide tips for recognizing such instances. Couple Caught Draining Finances From Bisbee Woman’s Bank Account In…