Homestead Rebate Applications to Be Mailed to Homeowners
The New Jersey Division of Taxation will begin mailing homestead rebate applications the week of April 27 to approximately 500,000 senior citizen and disabled homeowners.
Smart Spending is a Savings Strategy for Many Adults
As the U.S. economy slows, more and more Americans are cutting back on spending to in order to save money, according to a recent survey.
Most People Make Costly 401(k) Mistakes
Despite extensive efforts to educate workers about saving for retirement, many employees are not doing a good job of managing their company-sponsored 401(k) accounts, a new study indicates.
Americans Divided on Their Plans for Economic Stimulus Tax Rebate
Americans are divided about how they plan to use their economic stimulus tax rebates, with almost equal numbers saying they will save it, spend it or pay down debt with it, according to a recent survey.
Podcast: Teaching Your Children About Money
Hear from a member of the New Jersey Society of CPAs about how to teach your children about money so that they will be able to make wise financial decisions as they grow older.
IRS Announces Economic Stimulus Payment Schedules, Provides Online Payment Calculator
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will begin sending more than 130 million economic stimulus payments starting May 2. The initial round of weekly payments will be completed by early July. The IRS also announced the availability of a new online calculator on IRS.gov to help people determine the amount of their stimulus payments.
Six Ways to Cope in a Scary Market
Everyday ways to take your mind off Wall Street's wild swings.
How Smart Citizens Can Make the Most of Their Economic Stimulus Checks
Two CPAs who are experts in personal financial planning offer well-considered opinions on how to manage a modest financial windfall like an economic stimulus check.
Taxpayers Can Check Their Refund Status with "Where’s My Refund?"
Taxpayers who have filed their federal income tax returns and are expecting their refunds can use the Internal Revenue Service’s online tool, “Where’s My Refund?,” to check on the status of their refunds.
Teaching Children Money Smarts
Do your children understand the value of a dollar? For today's children, learning how to manage money early is a lesson that will be important to them throughout their lives. The CPA profession has created several tools that you can use to teach your children to spend wisely.
The Smartest Ways to Spend Your Income Tax Refund
Before you splurge all of your newfound funds, consider some of these money-wise alternatives.
Don’t Let Your Teen Get Caught in a Credit Crunch
The teen years are a great time to introduce children to the rules for managing debt.
Planning an Affordable Family Vacation
Travel expenses can take a big bite out of your budget, but the New Jersey Society of CPAs advises that there are many ways to make your vacation dollar go further.
How to Avoid Scams When Searching for Scholarships
If you are among the many Americans hoping to secure a college scholarship for your child, beware of a new development: scholarship fraud.
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