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Three Tax Deductions That Make Life Easier for Schedule C Filers
I run into a lot of Schedule C filers in my practice. They have the hardest time calculating and justifying their returns. Part of the problem stems from the fact… -
What You Need to Know For the April 15th Tax Deadline
We are in the home stretch! For those of you that still haven’t filed your income tax return, you have a little more than two weeks until the initial filing… -
When Paying a Higher Interest Rate on a Loan isn’t a Bad Thing
I’ve never been shy about on my love for spreadsheets. And during our hunt for our first home, Ben has started to jump on the Excel bandwagon. My latest spreadsheet… -
What First-Time Homebuyers Ought to Know About Getting an Offer Accepted
Well, it happened. Ben and I put an offer on our first home! It’s been a little less than a month after we started the process, and we’ve had a… -
5 takeaways from Michigan’s Same-Sex Marriage Case
Another one down! On Friday, I was happy to hear that my birth state of Michigan was the latest to recognize same-sex marriages. Federal judge Bernard A. Friedman struck down… -
Why Term Insurance is Better Than Permanent Insurance
On Wednesday, I mentioned that you can gain a meaningful benefit by buying life insurance when you’re young. I want to take a little more time and highlight why you… -
Three Reasons to Get Life Insurance While You’re Young
I had the most amazing conversation with a paralegal yesterday about life insurance. We were discussing a client’s tragic situation where he has been unemployed for four years and recently… -
Here’s a Quick Way to Accomplish Your Goals
The past few weeks have been insane for me. Tax season is in full swing. I have a tax court trial going on, with deadlines right in the middle of… -
The New and Improved – Brian Thompson Financial
Hey all, Sorry I was away last week. Some trusted friends and I are working on giving the blog a face lift! As you may remember, one of my goals… -
Why I love Money And Why You Should Too
I love money. I know it sounds a little crass and not the type of thing that you hear most people say, but it’s the truth. I love it. … -
How Has Marriage Equality Affected Your Relationship?
Of course with our newly found ability to get married, Ben has broached the idea of pushing up our wedding date. (He sent me a text AND an email as… -
Chicago Same-Sex Couples Can Get Married! Don’t Rush to the Clerk’s Office Without This Important Info
I mentioned last week these case for marriage equality have taken many interesting twists and turns. On Friday, we got to see another unanticipated occurrence. Friday afternoon, U.S. District… -
Two Simple Steps That Can Dramatically Improve Your Credit Score
On Wednesday, I mentioned the crucial role your credit plays in purchasing a home. Having an excellent credit score versus a poor one can save you tens of thousands of…