Aren’t You Worth It?

Aren’t You Worth It?

At the end of every year I always take time to calculate our Net Worth.  I love that you can simply estimate all of your account and asset values (including your kids savings accounts), deduct the debts you owe and get the results in about 5-10 minutes.  The goal is...
Shop Around

Shop Around

I feel like it’s our cultural responsibility to bring the best of Germany back with us to the States.  With that in mind, we’ve already begun making plans to host “Fest” at our new home.  We knew what items we wanted to purchase locally for an...
The 4 W’s of Small Business Taxes

The 4 W’s of Small Business Taxes

Who must file? There are many great tax benefits to turning your passion into profit. Whether you’re an independent contractor, a direct sales consultant or a tutor for neighborhood kids, the IRS considers you a sole proprietor. Since you were your own boss last year,...
Zen Mode

Zen Mode

Today I finally snuggled in the bed with my iPad and read the March issue of O magazine.  Always looking for ways to be better organized, the cover title “De-Clutter Your Life!” captured my attention right away.  As I swiped through the numerous pages, one...
Schedule E – M.A.D.E. E.A.S.Y.

Schedule E – M.A.D.E. E.A.S.Y.

Whether you have a rental property for investment reasons or, like many military families, it’s time to PCS, you need to complete and attach IRS Schedule E to your 1040.  This information is based on both my personal experience investing in rental real estate...