Posts by: Jackie Cohen

by Jackie Cohen

How Do You Get a Hold of a Live Person at the IRS? One of the biggest points of confusion about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act concerns was when the changes would take effect. ... read the story

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When Do You Pay Taxes on Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies? Taxation of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies is pretty similar to the way you pay taxes on any other type of investmen... read the story

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Lend Money to Yourself to Fix Even the Worst Credit This might sound too good to be true but it’s legit: You can fix even the worst credit score if you lend money to ... read the story

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Even the Most Affordable Pets Might Save Your Life You really can prolong your life through pet ownership — abundant scientific findings corroborate this, especially... read the story

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Most Americans Don’t Have a Financial Plan But Should Do you have a financial plan? A real, written plan with goals, targets, and timelines, not just “I plan to stay ou... read the story

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Minimum Wage Worker Needs 2.5 Full-Time Jobs to Afford 1-Bedroom Apartment The average minimum wage worker needs two-and-a-half full-time jobs in order to afford a one-bedroom apartment in most p... read the story

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Don’t Miss Out on These Father’s Day Deals (UPDATED) Father’s Day spending is estimated to reach a startling $15.3 billion this year, with the average person spending ... read the story

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The Best Advice Dad Ever Gave Us In the spirit of the holiday on Sunday, we asked everyone on our team to share the best thing dad taught them about pers... read the story

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Can Robo-Advisors Save You from Market Volatility? All signs point to market volatility increasing rather than ebbing — at least until after the fall 2018 U.S. elect... read the story

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Missed the Tax Deadline? Avoid Higher IRS Penalties — File by June 14 Once you miss a tax filing deadline, it’s all too easy to make the additional mistake of continuing to procrastina... read the story