It's one of the most visible commodities and its price affects us every day: Gasoline.And experts predict that small businesses will be hit this summer by a gas price spike that will be high enough to raise the everyday costs of doing business. Already, gasoline prices are surging -- according to Gas Buddy at the end of March, prices were up nearly 80 cents compared to the … [Read more...] about Business braces for rising gas prices
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Good news at tax time on your home sale
Here are three words you don't hear everyday: Tax-free money.There aren't too many things you can say that about, but for many homeowners that sell, it is true since profits on most home sales are excluded from taxable income. According to TurboTax, most home sellers don't even have to report home sales to the IRS.You exclude home sale profit from your taxable income with … [Read more...] about Good news at tax time on your home sale
What to do if you can’t pay your taxes
Tax day is fast approaching and that means millions of Americans are busy assembling their tax returns. While many Americans look forward to refunds, some will find themselves sending payments to Uncle Sam. And, unfortunately, not everyone will have the money to pay their taxes. The Internal Revenue Service reports that as of 2020, more than 11 million Americans owed back … [Read more...] about What to do if you can’t pay your taxes
Warren Buffett’s investment strategy still pays
There's arguably no investor more famous than Warren Buffett. The so-called Oracle of Omaha is worth north of $100 billion, more than the market cap of Ford, Kroger and many other big companies. Buffett is most famous for his "value investing" approach, but in recent years, some have wondered if he was perhaps falling behind the times. Still, Buffett continues to beat … [Read more...] about Warren Buffett’s investment strategy still pays
Why Ford stopped accepting orders for Maverick pickup trucks
Looking to buy a Ford Maverick pickup truck? If you don't already have an order in, you might have to wait until 2023.During the first few days in January, Ford announced that they would stop accepting orders for Maverick trucks. Shortages are nothing new. Hot products, from Tickle-Me-Elmo to the latest video game console, can be hard to find at any given time. But supply … [Read more...] about Why Ford stopped accepting orders for Maverick pickup trucks