IRS Refund Email is a Scam

Years ago, I found myself sitting in law school in Moot Court wearing an oversized itchy blue suit. It was a horrible experience. In a desperate attempt to avoid anything like that in the future I enrolled in a tax course. I loved it. I signed up for another. Before I knew it, in addition [...]

Emerald Bay Laguna Beach Home Buying Information

Buying a home in Laguna Beach allows you many options when choosing the right neighborhood. With homes ranging anywhere from a $300,000 condo to a $35,000,000 beach front home, finding the right home for the right price is important. There are many different areas of Laguna Beach to choose from that offer different lifestyles. Some [...]

How Your Credit Card Company Watches You

Credit card fraud is a problem that affects one in 10 Americans and costs us all in the long run.  Even though, under federal law, you’re only accountable for up to $50 of fraudulent charges, that still means that the credit card companies are on the hook for millions.  So, it’s in their interest to [...]

Consumer debt falls, now at pre-recession levels

After hitting highs in October 2008, consumer debt has shown steady declines and now sits near pre-recession levels, Equifax said in a recent report. Equifax’s National Credit Trends Report revealed that total consumer debt now sits at $11.2 trillion, which is almost identical to the $11.1 trillion mark established back before the recession in 2006. [...]

Audit Finds That Prisoners and Felons Granted Permission To Prepare Returns

Years ago, I found myself sitting in law school in Moot Court wearing an oversized itchy blue suit. It was a horrible experience. In a desperate attempt to avoid anything like that in the future I enrolled in a tax course. I loved it. I signed up for another. Before I knew it, in addition [...]

Consumers plan to spend more this holiday season

Consumers plan to spend more on Christmas this year than they planned to spend at this time one year ago, Gallup said in a recent report. Not only do American consumers plan to spend 7 percent more this year on Christmas than last – $764 compared with $714 – but they plan to spend more [...]

Taxgirl Gets Nod from LexisNexis

Years ago, I found myself sitting in law school in Moot Court wearing an oversized itchy blue suit. It was a horrible experience. In a desperate attempt to avoid anything like that in the future I enrolled in a tax course. I loved it. I signed up for another. Before I knew it, in addition [...]

Luxury Homes of Rockwall, Texas within Lago Vista

Rockwall, TX is home to great and very luxurious neighborhoods, one of which is Lago Vista. The neighborhood is revered for its beautiful nature and great charm, with beautiful homes that are scattered throughout with a great deal of prominence within the city. The neighborhood is much newer than many of those that are found [...]