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Women’s History Month: ICYMI Women’s Equal Pay Day This Year was March 14th!
As March comes to a close, so does National Women’s History Month and that means (although it’s never NOT a good time) it’s a good time to take a look at women and money. Specifically, where women are falling behind in regards to wages versus men. ICYMI: Equal Pay Day fell on March 14th this year.…
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ICYMI: Happy Black History Month, and the Biden Administration Makes Homeownership a Little More Accessible!
As we wrap up February, including Black History Month, ICYMI, there was some new legislation released this month that will help to cut costs for Home Buyers using FHA Loans! Read below for more info on what this means, who is impacted the most, and how this ties into the Racial Homeownership Gap. What are…
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Managing Your Money in Love: The Tactical & the Touchy-Feely!
Since both societal convention and Hallmark have told us that “love is in the air” this month, let’s use this time to talk about money in our intimate relationships! We all know that money happens to be one of the top reasons relationships suffer, and also a leading cause of divorce. A study by Personal…
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It’s Tax Time! What’s New Filing Tax Year 2022!
If you have taxes on the brain right now, you’re not alone! The IRS officially opened their doors to process Tax Year 2022 returns on January 23. This year, we have until April 18th to get our taxes done. Although I am a certified Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) tax preparer, I am not a Tax…
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ICYMI: The Working Families Tax Credit, a new option for Washingtonians!
In case you missed it, Washingtonians may be eligible for a new, state-level, tax credit this year! The Working Families Tax Credit is a new tax refund for working (in Tax Year 2022) individuals/families, through the WA State Dept of Revenue. It is income and family-sized based. Applications open February 1, 2023. Read below for…
