The Home Gain Exclusion: Make Sure You Qualify!

The home gain exclusion is one of the most generous tax breaks available to taxpayers, providing the ability to exclude up to $250,000 ($500,000 married) in capital gains on the sale of your personal residence. Here is what you need to know. Background As long as you...

Creating Financial Goals as a Couple

Financial goals make it possible for you and your partner to achieve the things you dream about. Here are several action items to create – and achieve – financial goals as a couple:   Start talking sooner rather than later. Finances can be hard to talk about....

Tax Document Checklist

It’s tax season and you don’t want to miss an important receipt or form. Collect your tax documents using this checklist as a guide. Using a tax organizer or last year’s tax return, sort your tax records to match the items on your tax return. Here is...

6 Ways to Cut Your Everyday Expenses

Many people dream of making more money, but cutting expenses can have the same effect. Identify unnecessary expenses with these six money-saving ideas and help free up some cash: Eliminate late fees. Most late fees are the result of being too busy, traveling or simply...