To help Americans improve their financial standing in the year ahead, members of the American Institute of CPAs’ (AICPA) National CPA Financial Literacy Commission suggest the following 2021 New Year’s financial resolutions.

The holiday shopping season may look a bit different this year as more consumers turn to online shopping and options like sidewalk pickup. However, the advertising and promotional campaigns that toy with consumer emotions, encouraging them to spend more on themselves or gifts than they’d planned, are the same. Here are a few tips to help Americans combat impulse spending this holiday shopping season and start the new year with their financial wellness intact.

The level in which interest rates impact your personal finances depends on whether you are a borrower, a lender or an investor- you can be one or all these things at any given time. Learn more in this article. 

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a devastating impact on the nation’s economy. More than 33 million people have lost their jobs, businesses across the nation have shuttered or declared bankruptcy, and a major drop in the stock market clobbered many people’s savings and retirement investments. But there are opportunities to use this time to take stock of your current financial situation and establish habits that put you on a stronger financial footing once the pandemic ends and the economy recovers, or for when the next economic downturn hits.

By now you've hopefully heard that the IRS is getting ready to send out economic impact payments to eligible US taxpayers to help ease the financial impact of the COVID-19 impact. Here are some suggestions on how to best use the money to protect your financial future.

As the bills start to roll in for people treated for Covid-19, it's especially important to be aware of your rights and how to best handle bills that you can't pay immediately. If you were diagnosed with and treated for Covid-19, make sure you understand how the specific laws enacted could help. If your bills are for other reasons (even just follow-up issues such as pneumonia after surviving the coronavirus) the rest of the steps can help you too.

For most homeowners, their mortgage is their biggest monthly expense. But job losses around the country are hammering people’s finances, causing challenges for managing their cash flows and leaving many to wonder how they will pay their mortgage and maintain their home.

While things may seem grim, there are options for homeowners struggling to pay all their bills.

“Disasters have the potential to bring out the best in people,” said Howard Silverstone, CPA, CFF. “Unfortunately, disasters also bring out the worst in some people, and we are seeing that now with scammers using the COVID-19 outbreak to try to steal personal information and money from those who want to help.”

CPA fraud experts offer tips to help Americans navigate potential scams and avoid being targeted.

Unemployment is an incredibly stressful experience for even the most well-prepared individual. If you have found yourself recently out of a job, there are steps you can take right now within your power to minimize the financial damage and prepare for a new position and opportunities.

While fraud is a 24/7/365 peril, tax season creates a prime opportunity for criminals to prey on already tax-weary consumers. Tax filing can be daunting and confusing, making people anxious about making sure they follow all the rules and don’t run afoul of any government agencies. Scammers know this and try to take advantage of those fears.

Here are some common scams to be aware of during the 2020 tax filing season.

The IRS released a new version of the Form W-4, which is intended to assist payroll departments with determining how much federal income tax to withhold from your paycheck. Here are the important things you need to know about this new form.

By engaging in tax planning, you help take the guesswork and anxiety out of the tax return process. Going forward, you'll be able to anticipate and manage your tax situation, instead of accepting it as inevitable.

When it comes to planning for the future of your family or your business, it can be a challenge to figure out if you're making all the financial right moves to achieve your goals. Having a good financial plan that focuses on your personal needs and goals is crucial and can help ensure that the money you work so hard to earn is put to the best use.

You’ve made the decision and chosen a CPA to help you with your tax and financial needs. Congratulations!  This article covers the types of documents you want to bring when meeting with your CPA and describes the types of services he or she can provide.

Information about CPAs and how to locate a CPA in your state.

When deciding which tax preparer is best suited for your needs, you should keep in mind that certified public accountants offer a high level of business expertise and integrity.

Everyone knows about CPAs, right? Although you may often hear friends talk about meeting with their CPAs at tax time or when they need critical advice, in fact many people are not really aware of what it means to be a certified public accountant or CPA and what services they offer their clients.