Owning a home is one of the important life decisions that everyone needs to make. A home is a way to gather wealth, but downsides like mortgage, unexpected repairs, fees, and maintenance...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 03/31/2023
Foreclosures, repossessions, voluntary conveyance, and bad debts have tax consequences for both the creditor and the debtor. In the event of default, the lender may seize or restructure...
Posted by Dennis Jao on 01/17/2023
The first-time home buyer's tax credit was introduced during the 2008 financial crisis to help Americans buy more affordable homes. Although there are many other mortgage and loan...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 12/18/2022
Higher education is one of the biggest investments of your life, and graduate student debt can last for decades. Many graduates leave school with more than $70,000 in debt, according...
Posted by Dennis Jao on 09/27/2022
The student loan is usually the go-to option when they face challenges. Both parents, guardians, and students rely on this loan in a hard time, not knowing the ups and downs of the...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 09/10/2022
Purchasing a home is often the most important financial decision of our lives, and for most of us, that means getting a mortgage. Mortgages can mean long-term borrowing at a relatively...
Posted by KLSM CPA Firm PLLC on 08/24/2022
Keeping old credit cards open can help improve your credit. However, if you don't use the card enough, the card issuer may cancel your account without your knowledge. If you want...
This is a type of loan given to businesses or individuals who already have large debts or bad credit history. Lenders view leverage as a higher risk of default, and therefore leverage...
Posted by KLSM CPA Firm PLLC on 07/01/2022
The process of restoring your financial stability after facing bankruptcy is a back-breaking move. Filing for bankruptcy affects your credit score and can hinder your long-term financial...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 06/11/2022