You’ve spent a lifetime building financial security for your family. What will happen to all that you have worked for when you are gone? Do you know how much will be paid out in taxes to the federal and state governments by your loved ones? You need to know now how to best...
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How To Get Out Of Credit Card Debt
Overwhelming credit card debt happens to so many of us. Offers show up frequently in the mail inviting us to get a credit card so we can get what we want now! Maybe it isn’t overspending but unexpected medical expenses or a job layoff reducing your income. Whatever the cause,...
Which Type Loans Will Typically Offer The Lowest Interest Rate?
If you are ready to purchase a home you will need to know what types of home mortgage loans are available and the benefits and liabilities of each for the borrower. Keep in mind that a lower interest rate on a larger loan amount for a longer life of the loan may not compute to...
What Type of House or Apartment Can I Afford on My Current Salary?
When planning to purchase a home the price of the residence is not the only thing to consider. Do you have enough in savings to cover the expenses involved in a purchase? Do you want to live in a single-family dwelling or do you prefer apartment living? Do you prefer an urban...
How to Estimate Taxes Owed
Paying your quarterly taxes may seem like a burden you wish you could pawn off to someone else. While no one is ever excited about filing their taxes, projecting your quarterly payments correctly can actually soften your tax burden when tax season rolls around. Our team a the...
Financing or Leasing a Car: Which is Better?
Whether your current car has some wear and tear, you’re looking to upgrade the gas mileage or you want the latest and greatest technology, buying a new car is an exciting time. It’s also full of stressful decisions that will make you want to pull your hair out. One of those...
5 Ways to Budget Your Money
Budgeting your money is an important skill to help you have a successful future. Proper budgeting can help you save money, pay off debt, or help you realize big financial goals. The Tax Crisis Institute wants to help set you up for financial success and teach you how to budget...
How Much Income Tax Do You Get Back?
Though not all Americans are okay with how income tax is spent, we all look forward to the time that we’ll receive a refund from Uncle Sam (the IRS). The thought of the Internal Revenue Service issuing you a refund is nothing more than an early Christmas present. The biggest...
How Long Does an IRS Wage Levy Last?
When you have unsettled tax debt, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has the legal obligation to follow you up and claim the money. Sometimes, it may mean compelling your employer to hold a part of your wages until the debt is cleared. This is what happens during an IRS wage...
How Long Do Tax Liens Stay On Your Credit Report?
So How Long Do Tax Liens Stay On Your Credit Report? Good news – tax liens are no longer part of credit reports. Tax liens used to be appear on your credit reports, but in 2017, all 3 credit reporting agencies implemented changes to eliminate civil judgment records (that a...