by Attiyya | Apr 27, 2014 | Taxes
Who must file? There are many great tax benefits to turning your passion into profit. Whether you’re an independent contractor, a direct sales consultant or a tutor for neighborhood kids, the IRS considers you a sole proprietor. Since you were your own boss last year,...
by Attiyya | Apr 27, 2014 | Financial Counseling
Today I finally snuggled in the bed with my iPad and read the March issue of O magazine. Always looking for ways to be better organized, the cover title “De-Clutter Your Life!” captured my attention right away. As I swiped through the numerous pages, one...
by Attiyya | Apr 27, 2014 | Taxes
Whether you have a rental property for investment reasons or, like many military families, it’s time to PCS, you need to complete and attach IRS Schedule E to your 1040. This information is based on both my personal experience investing in rental real estate...
by Attiyya | Apr 27, 2014 | Financial Counseling
We all know her…the friend who buys clothes and hides them in her closet; has a “secret” credit card her husband doesn’t know about; she never tells the complete truth when he asks how much an item really costs; constantly lending money to her extended family...
by Attiyya | Apr 27, 2014 | Financial Counseling
Knowing how to access your FICO score & credit report and understanding what they mean is a crucial first step in fiscal responsibility. I recommend checking both of the above mentioned once a year. For a free copy of your credit report from each of the three...