In 2009, Section 6045(b) of the Internal Revenue Code extended the deadline to furnish 1099 Consolidated Reporting statements from January 31 to February 15.
Items of Interest for the New Year
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Financial Plan
Working My Way Back into Shape – Planning Advice
While struggling with getting back into racing shape, the tune “Working My Way Back to You” was stuck in my head. Maybe it’s because we recently saw the Broadway hit.
Mid-Life Investing — Making the Most of Your Asset-Building Years
As you move through your peak earning years, you’ll probably see your net worth steadily rise. At the same time, you’ll still have some work to do before you realize your financial goals.
Improving Your Credit Score
Your credit score is a number that lenders use to gauge how likely you are to repay debts on time. It is derived from information compiled in a credit report.
How Can You Manage Your Debt?
Understanding how much debt you can handle and being smart about managing it can help you pursue long-term financial goals.
How to Help Keep Identity Thieves Away
The more business we do and information we share online, the more identity theft becomes a growing threat to our financial security.
How Much of a Mortgage Can You Afford?
A mortgage is one element of total household expenses, such as taxes and heating costs, which are likely to increase over time. It's important to consider increases in household expenses in addition to your mortgage payment. For many households, it's important to...
Four Steps to a Simpler Financial Life
For many Americans, financial life seems to be getting more and more complicated. Perhaps that's because more workers bear responsibility for their own retirement savings thanks to the proliferation of 401(k) and other plans. Or maybe it's because there's so much...
Proper Financial Planning: Critical for Women
A key goal of investing for retirement is making sure you save enough to make your money last throughout your lifetime. On this score, women may need to save more than men. The current life expectancy of a female at birth is almost 81 years, compared with 75 years for...
Need Flood Insurance?
Many homeowners believe that unless they live near a river or in an oceanfront community, they don't need to consider buying flood insurance. But as countless property owners have learned the hard way over the years, if you live in a floodplain, eventually the waters...