When your budget is tight due to a financial setback, figuring out how to handle expenses is overwhelming. Thankfully, there are options like mortgage forbearance to ease the financial burden resulting from crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. [Read more...]
Nancy J. Winter, CPA – Disputing Errors on Your Credit Report
Checking your credit score regularly and reviewing your credit report annually are two key things that can help you maintain a strong score or make improvements. If you find that your credit score plunged, it’s important to take a close look at your credit report and determine what caused it. [Read more...]
Nancy J. Winter, CPA – Tax Deadline is Fast Approaching
As the July 15th tax-filing deadline draws near, the IRS is reminding all taxpayers who have yet to file their 2019 federal tax return to file electronically now, choose direct deposit for their refund, or pay any tax owed electronically. [Read more...]
Nancy J. Winter, CPA – Changes Made to Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
Signed into law on June 5, 2020, The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (PPPFA) makes important modifications to the recently-enacted CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The modifications make it easier for borrowers to obtain forgiveness of their PPP loans and provide more favorable repayment terms. Following are some of the most significant changes from the PPPFA. [Read more...]
Nancy J. Winter, CPA – Marital Finances After Death or Divorce
Both the death of a spouse or a divorce from a spouse are a traumatic experience, although in different ways. In the midst of dealing with the grief, pain, and maybe anger, you also have important financial matters that must be taken care of to ensure your financial security moving forward. Accurate and organized recordkeeping is one of the most important exercises you and your spouse can do to be prepared for this or for any catastrophe. [Read more...]
