Micah Murray
Should I Hire A Tax Preparer?
"In an attempt to save money or finally understand every aspect of your finances, you might think that it’s a good idea to prepare your own taxes. Before you do, take this as a word of caution: taxes can get complicated.
If you make the leap, you could find that you aren’t prepared to tackle all the IRS jargon (like “tax year” and “tax liability“), confusing tax rules, and yearly changes to the tax law."
If you make the leap, you could find that you aren’t prepared to tackle all the IRS jargon (like “tax year” and “tax liability“), confusing tax rules, and yearly changes to the tax law."
Bad Credit: What It Is and How To Repair It
"Bad credit happens to the very best of us. Afterall, it’s easy to get behind on bills, splurge too often on credit cards, and simply just take on more credit than you can manage.
But bad credit doesn’t have to be forever. There are a few, relatively simple, money moves you can make to start raising your score."
But bad credit doesn’t have to be forever. There are a few, relatively simple, money moves you can make to start raising your score."
Need A Break? How To Plan A Post COVID-19 Vacation
"Vacation. An eight-letter word that has been in the back of my mind since early on in the pandemic. I’m guessing it is on yours as well.
Now that the world is opening back up and travelers are wasting no time booking their reservations, you might be ready for a relaxing vacation of your own. But before you start dreaming about drinking Pina Coladas on a beach, take a breath and determine just how much vacation you can truly afford. "
Now that the world is opening back up and travelers are wasting no time booking their reservations, you might be ready for a relaxing vacation of your own. But before you start dreaming about drinking Pina Coladas on a beach, take a breath and determine just how much vacation you can truly afford. "
7 LGBTQ+-Owned Small Businesses To Support This Pride Month
"Supporting LGBTQ+ businesses in your community can make a huge impact, during Pride Month and beyond. Here are some of my favorites."
Liberty Mutual Review: Quality Auto Insurance Coverage With A Discount For Everyone
"Battling it out for top commercial space, I’m betting you’ve seen ads for all the big-name auto insurers. Besides thinking the Morgan Freeman look-alike is more entertaining to watch than Flo and her team, how do you decide which car insurance company actually offers the best features for your specific needs? Chances are, if you’re reading this review, you’ve been asking yourself that very same question..."
Marijuana Taxes: Who Pays Them And Where Do They Go?
"While it might seem like a new marijuana dispensary opens in your neighborhood every week, marijuana remains federally illegal. Under the DEA’s drug scheduling guidelines, it is classified as a class one substance. This has not stopped several states from legalizing both medical and recreational marijuana at a state level.
One of the largest benefits of legalizing marijuana at the state level is the revenue collected from taxing it.. "
One of the largest benefits of legalizing marijuana at the state level is the revenue collected from taxing it.. "
7 Famous TV Dads And The Money Lessons That They Taught Us
"There are many different stereotypes when it comes to dads. Some dads are the classic dad joke dads who always have something “funny” to say and appreciate a good pair of socks as a gift. Then there are tech dads. You know, the kind that always have the latest gadgets and still have a “computer room” that hasn’t changed since the 90s. Then there are dads who spend more time outdoors than indoors, enjoy a good beer by the lake, and seem to know everyone that they pass on the street. Personally, my dad is a jack of all trades..."
15 Financial New Year’s Resolutions To Make In 2022
"New Year’s resolutions don’t have to be reserved for diets and exercise. Sometimes the area of your life that really needs attention is your finances. As 2021 ends and 2022 begins, this might be especially true if you have been impacted by the continuing COVID-19 pandemic..."
Michigan To Open Their First LGBTQ Credit Union - Here’s What They’ll Offer
"An often underserved and discriminated against community, many LGBT people have a difficult time finding financial institutions that will fairly serve them. From being denied mortgages based on sexual orientation to finding personal loans to help cover the cost of life-changing surgeries, the LGBT community often struggles to find banks willing to help. Luckily, there is hope! Superbia Credit Union is on a mission to create the country’s first LGBT focused credit union. "
Personal Finance Advice From Some Of Your Favorite Celebrities
"While I’ve definitely googled the net worth of my favorite celebrities, I never stopped to think about what they really do with all that money. So, I decided to put my sleuthing skills to good use and scoured the internet for their financial advice. Come to find out, much of it is well worth listening to."
5 Financial Lessons We Learned From Our Favorite TV Shows
"Sometimes financial lessons can be hidden in familiar places, like your favorite TV shows. Here are our top 5 lessons that we learned after binge-watching some of our favorites."
The True Cost Of Going Vegan
"With so many high-priced vegan products hitting the shelves in grocery stores across America, it is easy to get the impression that vegan diets are expensive. The reality is, the cost of a vegan diet is very dependent on your health and your grocery list."
Buying A Home When You Work In The Cannabis Industry
"Due to a federal prohibition on cannabis, most mortgage lenders are unable to qualify cannabis industry workers, even if you live in a state that has decriminalized cannabis.
If you happen to be one of these workers, don’t give up hope just yet. Buying a home may still be possible!"
If you happen to be one of these workers, don’t give up hope just yet. Buying a home may still be possible!"