So, it turns out that working from home in 2020 made many people want…a second home. In fact, by October 2020, demand for second homes skyrocketed 100% from a year earlier, according to a report in “The World Property Journal.” It makes sense that if you could work from anywhere, you might prefer to work […]
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If anyone told you on January 1, 2020 that toilet paper was about to become a precious commodity…you wouldn’t have believed them. But, of course, that is exactly what happened when the pandemic hit, lock-down began, and panic-buying set in. So, what does this have to do with financial markets? It illustrates that our world
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With any new administration in the White House, we are bound to see changes to our country’s taxes. The Biden Administration has made headlines due to eye-popping tax increase proposals that are working their way through Congress. So, what has been proposed? And how may it affect you? To answer these questions, we must dig
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Your Personal Statement essay (also known as “the common app essay”) is a huge part of your college application. However, many students find this essay to be one of the hardest parts. Why? Frankly – because it is hard! Writing an essay that reveals your unique characteristics and values in 650 words or less is
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Have you ever heard of the term “Bitcoin-millionaire?” It refers to individuals who made millions off of the cryptocurrency known as Bitcoin. As cryptocurrency continues to make daily headlines, you’re probably wondering what it is and if it’s a worthwhile investment. Here we’ll provide you with a little bit of crypto basics and some sage
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Life is unpredictable. Make sure your young family has a financial safety net. So, you’re either planning on growing your family or you already have, congrats! Now that the congratulations are out of the way, let’s get “real” for a second. Kids are expensive. The U.S. Department of Agriculture published a report in 2017 stating
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As tax season comes to a close, you’re hopefully looking forward to your incoming tax refund. Anyone would be happy to have some extra cash; however, be smart about what you choose to do with it. Here, we share 8 Do’s and Don’ts for getting the most bang out of your tax refund bucks. DO
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Since the pandemic, the need for virtual work has grown substantially. Many have been affected and haven’t thought about the tax implication this could cause. If your employer is located in Philadelphia and you live outside of the city and have been working remotely from home since the pandemic, you may be able to reduce
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The Basics Do you feel like you need to attend a “big-name” college to get the best education and to impress all of your friends? Stop for a moment and consider that college is not only about getting a great education. It is also a monumental life change that will open you up to new
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Official Statement “On August 8, 2020, the President of the United States issued a Presidential Memorandum directing the Secretary of the Treasury to use his authority pursuant to section 7508A of the Internal Revenue Code to defer the withholding, deposit, and payment of certain payroll tax obligations. Accordingly, the Secretary has determined that employers that
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