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04/29/2025

It's time to check your withholding for next year's tax return.

Many people did not get the tax refund they expected, or owed for the first time in a long time. Use the IRS tax estimator every year to make sure you are having enough tax withheld from your paycheck to prevent owing next tax year.

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/taxpayers-should-check-their-withholding-now-to-prepare-for-next-year #:~:text=Proper%20tax%20withholding%20now%20is,the%20year%20to%20catch%20up.

09/16/2024

The surge in sports betting in Ohio is leading to increases in bankruptcy filings. No surprise there. If you need help, contact 1-800-gambler or gamblinghelpohio.org. Let me help you sort out the financial mess.

https://local12.com/news/local/sports-gambling-betting-bankruptcy-casino-addiction-poker-football-fantasy-espn-baseball-parlay-odds-money-finance-economy-legalization-debt-credit

Bankruptcies in the Tri-State are increasing for the first time in 15 years.

08/09/2024

If your child is leaving for college soon, watch this short video. Think about financial considerations BEFORE they are gone.

Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union walks you through some of the steps to consider before your child leaves for college.

03/15/2024

03/11/2024

There are new options if you are struggling to repay your student loans. Communicate with your lender to get the help you may need.

The last year has brought several major changes for federal student loan borrowers, including new options that are helping more of those feeling a financial burden get on a path to successful repayment. President Biden’s State of the Union on March 7 is likely to highlight these improvements, incl...

03/06/2024

Military members and their families are eligible for free online tax help. Don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it!

Tax Tip 2023-17, February 9, 2023 — Military personnel who want free federal tax return filing have a several options, including the Department of Defense’s MilTax and the IRS Free File program, which offers online tax preparation, electronic filing and direct deposit of refunds at no cost.

03/06/2024

It's tax refund time! What is the best way to use those unexpected funds? Watch this quick video for some tips.

Personal finance expert Jeanette Mack explains what you should do with the money you receive from your tax return.

08/14/2023

Student loan payments are resuming soon. The new income driven repayment plan, SAVE, promises to offer relief. From what I am reading and hearing, it may really be true this time!

Correction: There have not yet been any major legal challenges to the Biden administration’s SAVE plan on student loans. The information was incorrect in an earlier version of this story. Stu…

07/19/2023

Are you a gig worker? Drive Uber/Lyft? Doordash? Selling goods on line? There are tax ramifications to this work. Stay on top of your tax requirements with good info here.

Tax Tip 2023-85, June 27, 2023 — The gig economy - also called sharing economy or access economy - is a popular way for people to earn income by providing on-demand work, goods or services. Some people take up gig work on a part-time basis, and for others the job is done full-time.

07/19/2023

The student loan payment pause will end soon. Are you ready? If not, here is a good resource for you!

Student Loan Borrowers Assistance is focused on providing information about student loan rights and responsibilities for borrowers and advocates.

07/12/2023

Great tool for making a budget. The first step toward financial responsibility.

What It IsWhat To KnowWhat To Do What It Is What is a budget?A budget is a plan you write down to decide how you will spend your money each month.A budget helps you make sure you will have enough money every month. Without a budget, you might run out of money before your next paycheck.A budget shows...

06/28/2023

Are you making payments by mail? If so, this is for you. Word to the wise!

A new warning from the U.S. Postal Service: Do not send checks through the mail.