Posts From Matthew C. Keegan
7 Car Warning Lights Never to be Ignored
You’re driving down the highway, far from home and all of a sudden your eyes are drawn to the dashboard display. A light has popped on, offering a tiny display representing who-knows-what kind of a problem.
How to Fill Out IRS Form W-9
If you are a freelance worker or an independent contractor, your clients may need to obtain an important document from you to help them comply with Internal Revenue Service tax filing guidelines.
How to Finance Your Hybrid Car in 4 Steps
Financing a hybrid car is no different from financing any other model, though the cost of a hybrid is usually a few thousand dollars higher than a conventional gas-powered vehicle.
Tax Deadlines: Don’t Ever Miss Them!
It’s tax season! Yes, we’re in that time of year when companies are scrambling to issue 1099, W-2 and other tax forms and taxpayers are deciding whether to buy a tax software program or find a professional to handle the job for them.
Home Office Income Tax Deductions
If you have a home office, the IRS allows you to take deductions whether you’re self-employed or an employee. You must use that office exclusively and regularly for business needs and not for other purposes such as a den or bedroom, although certain businesses like daycare have different rules.
No Credit Auto Loans: Are They Possible?
You want to get an auto loan but realize your lack of a solid credit history may stand in the way. Although having established credit is certainly a good way to help you get additional credit, there are some things for you to consider before applying for credit.
Income Taxes: Deducting Health Related Expenses
If you itemize your tax return, you can deduct health insurance and related costs when you file your return. Medical expenses of all kinds can be deducted ranging from visits to your physician, hospital costs, dental, vision and certain wellness programs.
Auto Insurance Premium Terms Defined
When shopping for auto insurance, you will come across many terms, some which may be familiar such as collision (repairs to your vehicle) and comprehensive (vehicle repairs, non-accidents) others vaguely so with still others a mystery to you.
7 Smart Savings Ideas For 2011
As the country gradually works its way through recovery, consumers may want to consider how savings should play a role in their lives, particularly when it comes to planning for the future.
6 Ways to Save on a Mortgage This Year
Mortgage rates are on the rise, moving away from the historic low rates consumers enjoyed in 2010.
How to Get Your Home Equity Line of Credit
A home equity line of credit (HELOC) can provide much needed funds for homeowners, providing cash to update their homes and take on other important projects.
Top 5 Rocking Articles From 2010
What can we say? We appreciate your patronage in 2010 and look forward to your many visits in 2011.
32 Money Saving Tips For 2011
Tweet As the economy gradually recovers consumers are beginning to open up their wallets, but there isn’t much there. Sure, plastic is an option, but snake-bitten consumers are avoiding borrowing
Favorable Job Forecast For 2011 Announced
Tweet The headwinds for job seekers may begin to ease in 2011, at least that is what the online career site, CareerBuilder.com, is forecasting in their annual job forecast released
7 Steps to a New Job in 2011
Tweet 2010 is fading into oblivion, yet another year for the history books. This year marks the third consecutive tough one for many people who have had to weather an
