What if? Spring has sprung and across the US evidence of the weather changing is evident with floods and tornados popping up quickly. This is a good time to consider preparing an emergency financial file! What is an emergency financial file, you ask?! An emergency financial file is a collection of important documents that can […]
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What exactly is a Power of Attorney? What does a Power of Attorney do? I read an excellent article this week on MarketWatch that inspired this post. From a practical perspective, a Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows you to name (choose) “back-ups” to speak for you about your health and handle
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The term “Next of Kin” is a term I hadn’t heard in some time. Officially, it refers to your nearest relation according to law. During my reading time this week I learned about a law just passed in California I want to share. It’s a law that many states began passing in 2014, yet few
The IRS rule update 10 February, 2023 impacting people in 21 states was released. As many of you are amidst preparing your taxes, I’m printing the full release below. Here is the link to the IRS site if you prefer to read it there: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-issues-guidance-on-state-tax-payments-to-help-taxpayers IR-2023-23, Feb. 10, 2023 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service
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February is here! As we embark on month two of 2023, it’s a great time to consider a room by room review of what’s where! This is a challenge I’m giving myself as I prepare to simplify this year! The Purpose of a Room by Room Review It’s so easy to go through day to
It’s tax prep time! The US 2022 tax filing season is upon us. Let’s get you in the spirit and ready to file. Tips to Help You The IRS started accepting 2022 tax returns on January 23rd. The official deadline for individual tax returns is April 18, 2023 for most Americans. There are some exceptions
A big announcement was released 12/23/2022. The IRS delays the new 1099-K reporting requirements previously announced for all Venmo, PayPal, Stripe, and other cash app payment sites. This rule applied to any transactions, including part-time work, side hustles and anyone selling goods. Earlier in 2022 it was announced that transactions made through cash app payment sites over
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Even the famous leave behind a mess for their families. This week, let’s review the current status of Anne Heche’s estate. It’s an example of what not to do … The Backstory August 5 2022, Heche accidentally drove her car into a Los Angeles residence. The collision resulted in a fire with Ms. Heche hospitalized.
Did you realize that November is Pet Cancer Awareness month? If you haven’t seen my online courses covering Pets there are three areas. Take a look at Pet Care and Comfort here for some additional tips! https://courses.thelivingplanner.com/courses/furrever-loved-pet-care-care-comfort Pets are integral to family 🐾 And, while they don’t “talk” like humans they communicate with us in
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Remember to “fall back” in the US! When local daylight time reached 2:00:00 am clocks were turned backward 1 hour to Sunday, November 6, 2022, 1:00:00 am local standard time instead. Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on Nov 6, 2022, unless you live in Arizona or Hawaii. The long dark days can be challenging. If you’re
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