The federal residential solar energy credit currently gives homeowners up to a 26 percent credit on the net cost of a solar energy system placed in service between 2020 and 2022 (Businesses also can get a credit, but that's a slightly different program). Systems installed before Dec. 31, 2019, were eligible for a 30 percent tax credit.The credit represents a dollar-for-dollar … [Read more...] about Solar panel tax credits: How they work
The future of student loan payments
This month, after an 18-month suspension of student loan payments, millions are poised to make their next payment in October. Congress suspended federal student loan payments as part of the first pandemic relief package. Interest was frozen and collections stopped.At the same time, millions of student loan borrowers are praying loans will again be suspended or even … [Read more...] about The future of student loan payments
How to buy a small business
Business ownership is a dream for many people, and an alternative to starting from scratch is to buy an existing business. But where to begin? First, with loads of due diligence. The more preparation, the better.Your prep work starts with an honest look at your own experience, lifestyle and desires to figure out what type of business you want to buy. It's helpful to search … [Read more...] about How to buy a small business
Robotics fills bill; workers are hard to find
Find it, pick it, pack it, ship it.That is the routine for warehouse work, and robots are coming to the rescue in an industry that just can't hire enough humans. Companies are investing millions in warehouse robots to pick up the slack in enormous storage and shipping facilities.According to the International Federation of Robotics, a single robot saves up to 18 miles of … [Read more...] about Robotics fills bill; workers are hard to find
Spam in your phone’s calendar?
Have you ever glanced at your phone's calendar and seen a "reminder" to enter a sweepstakes or an invite to some event you've never heard of? Or something, well, yuckier.Welcome to calendar spam. Spam can strike from anywhere, not just our inboxes or in unwanted phone calls. Calendar spam can be particularly bothersome, especially if you receive alarm reminders that set … [Read more...] about Spam in your phone’s calendar?