If you’re just stopping by for the first time, this is a class in a series of classes over the next few months which will culminate in the development of a complete financial plan. Stop by HERE for a complete list of classes currently available and HERE for more information about the website. Class Objectives: To learn about ways to save for […]
Archives for December 2016
ST301: Saving for Medical Expenses (HSA and FSA Accounts)
If you’re just stopping by for the first time, this is a class in a series of classes over the next few months which will culminate in the development of a complete financial plan. Stop by HERE for a complete list of classes currently available and HERE for more information about the website. Class Objectives: To learn about the benefits of […]
5 Steps to Stress-Free Holiday Gift-Giving (And Printable Spending Plan!)
I absolutely love Christmas time. The excitement. The decorations. The music. The message. But, oh…the gifts. I’m terrible at giving thoughtful gifts. Unfortunately, this has meant that I’ve spent many years scrambling at the last minute to finish my Christmas gift purchases. Having kids compounds this (in my case times three). I’ve spent this year […]
TX303: Intermediate Income Taxes
If you’re just stopping by for the first time, this is a class in a series of classes over the next few months which will culminate in the development of a complete financial plan. Stop by HERE for a complete list of classes currently available and HERE for more information about the website. Class Objectives: To understand the basics of calculating […]
What Percentage Are You Really Paying in Taxes?
While researching and writing about suggested budget allocation percentages, I became curious to know what percentage of my total gross income I pay in federal, state and local taxes each year (this is what normal people do with their free time, right?). So, of course, I made a spreadsheet and ran some numbers. Although I don’t […]
TX302: Payroll Withholding Tax Essentials
If you’re just stopping by for the first time, this is a class in a series of classes over the next few months which will culminate in the development of a complete financial plan. Stop by HERE for a complete list of classes currently available and HERE for more information about the website. Class Objectives: To understand the basics of payroll tax […]
Your Tax Refund is NOT Income
This week, I’ve estimated my federal and state (Michigan) taxes through the end of the year and project that I will receive a $100 federal refund and owe less than $10 to Michigan. While everyone else is excited and posting about how they used their tax refund money next spring, I’m hardly going to be […]