William Victor “Bill” Roth Jr. would have been 95 today. Roth was a World War II veteran, a lawyer, a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator but is best known for creating the Roth IRA.
Read MoreBill Would Exempt Student Loan Forgiveness From Tax
As student loan debt continues to grow, Senators Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) have introduced the Student Loan Tax Relief Act which would exempt discharged student loans from being taxed as income.
Read MoreThe Side Hustle With Pokémon GO: What You Need To Know
Pokémon GO has been downloaded an estimated 30 million times since its release. The amount of money being spent is mind-boggling with millions being generated every day. Not surprisingly, entrepreneurs are looking for ways to crack the Pokémon GO market. Here’s what you need to know.
Read MoreGet Out Of The Tax Debt Doghouse: 9 Tips For A Fresh Tax Start
Up to your neck in tax trouble? Here are 9 ways to get out of trouble – just in time for National Get Out Of the Doghouse Day!
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I Scream, You Scream: Tax Facts, History & Free Ice Cream On National Ice Cream Day
It’s National Ice Cream Day! Yes, it’s a real day designated by Congress (I’m not kidding). Here’s the history, some tax facts – and oh yeah, where to score some free (or reduced) ice cream. #NationalIceCreamDay
Read MoreMassachusetts Cigarette Taxes Raise Millions But Not For Anti-Smoking Programs
Massachusetts’ cigarette smokers paid an extra $285 million from the $1 per pack hike tax approved in 2013. That’s the good news. The bad? None of that extra cigarette tax revenue was used to stop smoking.
Read MoreThe Infiltrator Movie: Drugs, Dirty Money & Deep Cover
The Infiltrator, starring Bryan Cranston, John Leguizamo, and Benjamin Bratt, opened in theaters nationwide on July 13. I had a chance to talk with Bob Mazur, whose life is portrayed in the film. Here’s what he had to say.
Read MoreMusic, Tax & The Prime Minister: How Live Aid Changed The UK And The World
Live Aid was a “super concert” launched 31 years ago today with 16 hours of rock music in two venues (London and Philadelphia) linked by satellite. Performers like Bono, Madonna, and Queen said yes to Sir Bob Geldof’s charitable call. But who didn’t say yes? Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. At first.
Read MoreBack To School Sales Tax Holidays Start Soon For 2016
When every dollar counts, parents look for ways to reduce costs. One way is to take advantage of state sales tax holidays for back to school related items. Here’s a lost of states are offering sales tax holidays for back to school items.
Read MoreNJ Woman Finds Lottery Ticket While Doing Her Taxes
Yokasta Boyer was prepping to do her taxes – sifting through records and documents – when she found an old Jersey Cash 5 lottery ticket. It was a winner.
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