Remain refreshed about significant dates as Duty Day draws near, starting off the 2024 tax season. 2024 Tax Season: IRS Tax Filing on January 29 — Key Dates 1. Tax Season Starts: January 29 denotes the beginning of the 2024 expense season for the IRS. The office starts handling expense forms on this day. Before…
VA loans for home purchase are one method that the government can assist veterans. VA loans are a reward for active-duty and veteran military personnel as well as some surviving spouses. They are backed by the US Department of Veterans Affairs. You can submit an application for a VA loan if: You have completed 90…
If your family relies on SNAP food benefits to maintain food on the table, your top concern is undoubtedly the amount of benefits you can expect this year. You may also be worried about the possible effects on you of the government’s budget negotiations. The good news is that Congress cannot simply stop financing SNAP;…
The Japanese Fisheries training ship Wakachiba became the ‘Dr. No’ yacht in 1995, owned by late American millionaire Thomas Perkins, a Google and Amazon investor. Although less luxurious than megayachts or superyachts, the vessel, refitted in 2011, has a rich history and true sailing experience. The Transformation of Dr. No Yacht The boat was dubbed…
Mortgage rates are expected to fall to the crucial 5% range by year-end, boosting housing market optimism. Experts believe a 5% mortgage rate could be the “magic number” to revive the housing market as borrowing costs fall. Higher borrowing costs and rising property values had slowed home sales, but lower mortgage rates might defrost the…
A fortunate Michigan lottery player is celebrating a life-changing moment after clinching an impressive $4.37 million from the Lotto 47 jackpot. The winning ticket featuring the numbers 08-23-26-31-36-40 was sold at Amvets Post 110 in Cadillac on Saturday night marking the first Lotto 47 jackpot victory of the year. Jackpot Victory and Million-Dollar Smiles The…
As a result of a boost to the working families tax credit, Michigan is scheduled to issue payments totaling an average of $550 to about 700,000 families in the Great Lakes State in twenty-two days. A payment equivalent to the gap between the 6% working households tax credit on qualifying residents’ 2022 tax returns and…
If you failed to pay your taxes in 2020 or 2021 and were penalized, you might be eligible for a tax reduction from the IRS. The IRS has declared that 4.7 million taxpayers who did not get appropriate collection reminder, reminders for the tax years 2020 and 2021 will obtain penalty relief. In addition to the forgiveness…
A scared 54-year-old listener on The Dave Ramsey Show sought financial guidance about retirement. A 54-year-old Florida realtor, Denise, disclosed her financial situation: $94,000 in a 401k, a seven-month emergency fund, a $127,000 mortgage, two car payments, and a total salary of $70,000. Denise sought retirement advice, overwhelmed and panicked. Dave Ramsey Unveils Clear Path…
William Bampton, 92, of Australia, tried to reclaim $200,000 from his $667,000 lotto windfall for his daughter Suzanne Vourlides. The court sided with the daughter and dismissed the claim. Father Sues Daughter Over $200k Gift, Tale of Betrayal and Broken Bonds In 2018, Bampton won a million dollars and gave some to his daughter. He…