The IRS recently announced a warning to the nations’ businesses regarding another scam, this time targeted at W-2 forms. The last several years have seen an increase in a W-2 email scam that threatens personal tax information and the IRS is seeking to alert payroll and human resources associates so they can be on watch […]
Brian Brammer
5 Tax Filing Mistakes to Avoid
Taxes are usually a blip on the radar each spring for most taxpayers, but many cannot expect to have taxes taken out by their employer and call it a day. There are a variety of different life scenarios that may affect your tax bill and deductions, and the end of the year is the perfect […]
How to Effectively Protect Your Identity After Equifax
As many as 143 million Americans may have been affected by Equifax’s major data breach earlier this year, though the company has yet to divulge specifics about the individuals who were impacted. Since no one can say with certainty who was or was not affected, any individual with credit would be wise to take protective […]
12 Facts You Should Be Aware of About Social Security
A large majority of the American people are recipients of Social Security (SS) at some level, yet many do not grasp the scope and value of the program, which can lead to frustration and confusion when the benefits begin to roll in. In the endeavor to limit discontent or miscommunication, the Social Security Administration (SSA) […]
Common Retirement Misconceptions to Avoid
The Big “R”, retirement, seems to be a constant area of worry and anxiety across generations, from Millennials who worry they will never be able to retire to Boomers who are now wondering if what they’ve saved will suffice for their future. Below are five top misconceptions regarding retirement and how to be ready when […]
Lending Changes Could Shift Mortgage Market
Two Lending Changes and How They Could Shift the Mortgage Market Summer is a time for new growth and changes, and the mortgage market this summer is not wanting of such developments. Two recent lending changes go into effect this month and could certainly help millions in qualifying for a home loan, but may also […]
How to Fund Your Small Business in 5 Steps
Everyone has a talent or an idea they think might be worthy of creating into a business. Some individuals have always had the entrepreneurial spirit, and others are simply looking for ways to get out of the corporate grind and make money doing so. Whether you’re a millennial looking to fund your first startup, or […]
