You might find yourself asking why you were not approved for a loan or credit card. That decision was made based on many factors. Some of those reason might be because there is a history of not paying on time, you do not have any credit yet, or you are adding too much debt into your accounts. If you are looking to improve your credit score, I will be listing some tips as well as what goes into your score. First, we will be breaking down the categories in which they use to determine your score. Credit Score History Credit Utilization Ratio This ratio once again is made up of how much you owe and how much available credit you have. You want to keep it low because you do not want to give the image that you need all the money, they are handing you. Lenders basically want to see your money habits as well as your organization and responsibility with their money. This is because they want to ensure that their money is going to return, which is why they usually grant it to those with higher scores. A higher score is usually an indication of low risk
Everyone loves the idea of earning money while they sleep. And while passive income can absolutely help build long-term wealth and financial freedom, there’s one thing that often gets overlooked: taxes. Whether you’re earning money from a rental property, a YouTube channel, or your dividend-paying stocks, the IRS doesn’t care how “passive” it feels to you. They still want their share. And depending on the type of passive income you’re earning, how much of that money you keep can vary significantly. Let’s walk through the basics of passive income, how it gets taxed, and what you can do to keep more of what you earn. What Counts as Passive Income? Spoiler alert: “passive income” isn’t always 100% passive. Most streams require upfront work, capital, or both. Once they’re up and running, though, they can generate income with less hands-on involvement. Here are some common examples: These income streams can be great tools for financial growth. But each is taxed a little differently. How Passive Income Gets Taxed Understanding how the IRS treats your income is key to planning wisely. Here’s a quick breakdown of how various types of passive income are taxed: 1. Rental Income Rental income is taxed as
Did you ever wonder about some of the mistakes made when filing old taxes? I mean, what do people commonly mess up on? Well in this video we talk about two mistakes that are commonly made: Filling All Unfiled Returns Not Reporting All Your Income Making mistakes on your tax return can cost you money. You may miss out on a larger refund than you claimed, wind up owing more taxes (plus interest and penalties) or invite an audit from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The best defense against results like these is a good offense: avoiding making errors on your return in the first place! Now, at the end of that video we mention that we have a FREE DOWNLOAD for those who want it. The download? 5 Mistakes People Make When Filing Old Tax Returns. It discusses not only the two mistakes mentioned in this video, but 3 others, one of which could get you audited by the IRS! To grab your FREE copy of the download simply head on over to the courses page OR click on the image above.
Looking for how to save money buying a new car? Not trying to get taken for a ride while getting your new ride? Wanna know the best time to buy a new car so you get massive savings? Great, then keep reading as we’ll answer those questions and share 5 tips on how to save money when buying a new car! TIME THE MODEL YEAR New models are typically delivered to dealers in the Fall, which gives them an incentive to get rid of the prior model years. So, if you want a 2022 model, get it after the 2023 model is released. Dealers typically discount prices at that time to make room on the lot or in the showroom. Another little known trick? Buy a demo or certified pre-owned vehicle. Demo vehicles are typically used only for test drives or as a loaner. Which means that you can luck up on a demo that has low miles AND a discounted price. Further more, many leased cars are returned with low miles and you may find one that is less than 1 year old when you go shopping. KNOW THE BEST TIME TO SAVE What is the absolute BEST
Wondering how to file back tax returns? Filling back taxes can be very nerve wrecking considering that one might not have all documents, or might not have the money to pay any taxes that might be owed. But where do you start? What steps to you actually take? So as to avoid further problems, this post will tell you the exact steps that one needs to take to get all those back tax returns filed ASAP! Gather Documents This is your starting point. This will include looking through piles of paperwork from the previous years. You want to find any W2’s, 1099’s, interest paid, dividends paid, mortgage statements, property taxes, stock sales and more. Remember original documents are always best. This is because it will include things like state taxes withheld that might not be included on an IRS transcript. So if you know who gave you income in a particular year try contacting your current/former employer and requesting an original copy for your paperwork. Now, after looking through all the paperwork you have, begin analyzing what you do have versus what think you’re missing. Now how exactly do you do this? No need to panic, check out the next