When you pay your taxes, make sure to include the amount of interest you paid on your student loans last year. That amount is deductible — you can save up to $625 depending on your tax bracket. You need to save money while paying off your student loans. Contribute to your 401(k) the minimum amount […]
Health Savings Accounts are a good way to set money aside and are typically offered to those with a high-deductible health insurance policy. The contributions made are deductible just like payments made into a 401(k) however withdrawals are tax free. According to HSACenter.com some other great benefits include using the account to meet your deductible; […]
Recent findings published in American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology indicate exercising during pregnancy may not only benefit your overall health, but your baby’s health as well. A joints study from two notable Universities found specific and beneficial evidence supporting exercise for expectant mothers. Not only is it likely that mothers will keep away unwanted […]
A British study had pregnant women take 1000 units of vitamin D found. The researchers found that babies born in winter to women who had taken the supplement had a high bone mass than babies whose mothers received a placebo. Furthermore, women who took the vitamin D were more likely to have adequate levels of […]
Money and where it goes presents a never-ending challenge for some of us. We relate to stories about debt, read savings tips, and cut coupons. Many of us don’t have the cash on hand to cover even modest unexpected expenses. Begin tackling that never-ending challenge with the 30-day money challenge. One way to get a […]
There are ads on TV and in print that claim you can file your taxes free with their company. If you go to those online services, you will find their federal form is free and all other forms or software is expensive and can be confusing to prepare. The IRS has 90,000 volunteers who prepare […]
When your loved one is grieving or juggling a busy family life while taking on new care-giving responsibilities, it can be overwhelming, time consuming and sometimes even impossible to piece together a complete financial picture. John Seber shares his personal experiences and lays out a simple, step by step process to getting your financial information […]
FICO scores are used in 90% of credit decisions, thus it’s important to be concerned about your credit score. Credit scores are used to determine interest rates on loans as well as other credit products. One mistake not to make concerning your credit score is to miss credit card payments as this could drastically lower […]
Resent studied has revealed an alarming increase of effect of alcohol consuming by women who are pregnant. Experts are still unsure exactly how much, if any, alcohol is completely safe for you to have while you’re pregnant, so the safest approach is not to drink at all while you’re expecting. When you drink, alcohol passes […]
Informative article about the benefits of exercise on gestational hypertension. Gestational hypertension is high blood pressure after 20 weeks of pregnancy in woman who usually have normal blood pressure. Gestational hypertension can lead to preeclampsia which can be a fatal complication in pregnancy. Gestational hypertension can affect up to 10% of pregnancies. Obesity, as well […]
