Here’s everything you need to know about how the 2020 U.S. relief programs will affect your tax return this year and next. To say that 2020 was a challenging year for U.S. small businesses is an understatement. To help self-employed individuals and business owners weather the storm and continue operations, the U.S. government has spent […]
Best All in One PC 2021 Even though the iMac 27-inch’s previous update was only last year, Apple couldn’t help but step up in the upgrades section with its follow-up. Specs-wise, this model makes some extensive improvements while also improving its webcam and microphones for an apt update. More people are operating from home these […]
How, Where, and Why to Use a High-Yield Savings Account As you become more mature in your financial position, you’ll increasingly want to diversify your accounts. When you’re first starting your financial journey, it’s fine to just have one checking account, but the more money that you start accumulating, the more you will want to […]
Cities Most Prepared to Work From Home Since March of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused record numbers of Americans to transition to remote work. As COVID cases have surged across the country, recent CDC guidelines suggest that workers should be allowed to work remotely if they can. While many jobs are suitable for a […]
Asking for a Promotion in an Unsteady Market As an employee, it’s natural to worry about the financial health of your organization. If the company you work for is doing well, there will likely be more opportunities for everyone to get what they deserve. If the company you work for isn’t doing well – say, […]
How to Get Back on Track With Your Financial Goals Many people start off new financial goals with the turn of a new year, but sticking to a new goal (financial or otherwise) can be challenging. If you have already fallen behind on some of your financial goals, take heart in knowing that you’re not […]
If you don’t understand how to lower your self-employed taxes, you might be paying more than you need to. Here’s how to make sure that doesn’t happen. Paying taxes isn’t a particularly fun activity for anyone—but it can be especially tough on the self-employed. Not only can the filing process feel confusing (How much do […]
1099-G Tax Form – Information you need for income tax filing General Information The Statement for Recipients of Certain Government Payments (1099-G) tax forms are now available for New Yorkers who received unemployment benefits in calendar year 2020. This tax form provides the total amount of money you were paid in benefits from NYS DOL in 2020, as […]
What Is Upskilling? The Better Way to Advance Your Career Change in life is constant, and the job landscape is no exception. After a year of major shifts and pivots for workplaces around the world, it’s become increasingly apparent that not only do industries need to be adaptable, but their people need to be too. […]
Getting Back to the Basics If this past holiday season looked and felt a lot different than previous years, understand that you are not alone. The unexpected rollercoaster ride that 2020 forced us to take part in was one for the books that created more than enough opportunity to truly prioritize what served as important […]