Making a $200,000 salary puts you in a rare category of earners in the U.S. However, while that number sure looks juicy on paper, all of it won't show up in your bank account. Taxes will take a big.
Owning a home can be an expensive endeavor, especially when it comes to making your house more energy efficient. To help offset costs, the IRS offers homeowners tax credits when they install certain.
A recent GOBankingRates study revealed that roughly three-quarters of Americans plan to file their taxes on their own this year, either using do-it-yourself tax software or completely by themselves.
Ah, payday, the very best day of every two weeks. Anyone who has ever held a job knows the sweet relief of opening your bank statement to see that direct deposit hit. Or, if you're old school, opening.
One trick financial experts recommend for building long-term wealth is investing any "extra" or "found" money, like a tax refund. As your tax refund isn't part of your daily or monthly budget, socking.