Tax time is coming! This year, taxes are due on Monday, April 15, 2024. The IRS has launched the IRS Direct File. This is a pilot program that allows people to file their taxes for free, directly with the IRS. There is no software that you...
Does dealing with your taxes feel overwhelming? Not sure where to start? There are tax assistance programs that can help Veterans file their taxes and save money. Veteran Tax Assistance Programs Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA) provides...
If you’re among the millions of individuals in the U.S. who have student loans, you should know about the Biden Administration’s new student loan repayment plan: the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan. This blog will explain what is the SAVE Plan, how it may...
Ever wonder how to make donations to a charity from your IRA? This blog from our partner and certified financial planner, Kristi Sullivan, explains what you need to know . . . To encourage you not to leave all the year-end tasks until, well, the end...
After a cancer diagnosis, patients focus on getting a clean bill of health. But paying the bills that come with treatment can present another challenge. Not paying medical bills, or even paying bills late, can impact your financial health. It’s important for people to understand how medical...
Are you wondering about whether or not your students loan debt was cancelled? Wondering if you need to start repaying your student loans? This blog breaks it down. Weren’t My Loans Cancelled by the President? In August 2022, President Biden announced plans to eliminate some student debt...
Having cancer is expensive. From medical bills, to needing to take time off work, to increased transportation costs. It can come with lots of unexpected expenses. So, when a solution like using a credit card to pay for some of those expenses is offered to...
The HealthWell Foundation, a nationally recognized non-profit organization, has served as a safety net across over 85 disease areas for more than 822,000 underinsured patients. HealthWell has provided over $3.3 billion in financial support through more than 1.3 million grants to access life-changing medical treatments patients otherwise...
What is Biomarker Testing? Biomarker testing helps make sure that the treatment an individual receives is the right one for their cancer. Biomarkers are genes, proteins, or other substances that are in your blood, bodily fluids, or cells. They are also sometimes referred to as tumor...
Choosing the right nursing home can feel overwhelming. While trying to make sure that you find a facility that will provide quality care for you or a family member, and be a comfortable place to stay, you also need to make sure that you can...