Maine Tax Slayer

03/31/2020

Stay in the sweet spot - you should keep your credit utilization below 30%. If you find yourself surpassing that amount, try making an extra payment mid-cycle to reduce your balance.

03/17/2020

Do your best to avoid opening multiple lines of credit in a short period of time. This is considered risky behavior and can negatively impact your score.

03/10/2020

Missing a payment doesn't have to be the end of the world. Be sure to pay off overdue balances as soon as possible. Once paid, they have less impact on your overall score.

03/09/2020

Protective work clothing can be considered an itemized tax deduction. Just remember to keep the receipts and a copy of the company dress code policy as a proof.

03/03/2020

Check your report - 1 in 5 consumers found errors on their reports. Don't let a mistake lower your score.

03/02/2020

To make sure you're fully complying with the tax rules and taking advantage of all the tax breaks you can claim, check out these five tax tips for self-employed folks.

Work for yourself? Here are a few key tax tips.

02/28/2020

We all need to plan for our retirement. We know it is important, yet all too many of us fail to plan adequately or save enough.

Retirement may feel like a long way off, but it will be here before you know it. Start planning now with these helpful tips!

02/27/2020

Are you planning to move to California? Then you should know about the Mental Health Services Act. It imposes a 1% tax on people who earn more than $1 million annually to pay for expanded mental health care in CA.

02/26/2020

Did you know that one tax mistake could trigger a 50% penalty?

There's one tax mistake that can trigger a 50% penalty, and baby boomers are most likely to be hit with the penalty.

02/25/2020

If you are working to reduce debt - prioritize paying off higher interest accounts while maintaining minimum payments on others.

02/24/2020

Short-term and long-term goals might seem self-explanatory, but some cases aren’t exactly clear-cut. Here are a few ways to identify your goals, plus budget and save for them accordingly.

Short-term and long-term goals might seem self-explanatory, but some cases aren’t exactly clear-cut. Here are a few ways to identify your goals, plus budget and save for them accordingly. What are…

02/21/2020

As with any form of debt, interest rate and credit are involved, and there are competing companies offering different rates and terms. You will need to negotiate a good deal, as that loan will stick with you for the next several years!

Understanding all the rules of the game when buying a care can save you a significant amount of time and money. Check out these helpful tips!