The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $54,000 or less, persons with disabilities and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation...
For the third year in a row, Cancer and Careers will travel to the Windy City to host a free, daylong event focused on the challenges working people with cancer face in their efforts to balance treatment/recovery and employment. Cancer and Careers' Chief Mission Officer Rebecca...
A cancer diagnosis can bring a lot of unexpected expenses. And if you have to take time off work, how do you still pay your bills? Disability insurance can help you manage the costs of a cancer diagnosis. However, navigating the various disability insurance options can...
As we approach the April 15th deadline for filing our federal income taxes, we wanted to share some information about how to lower your taxes by claiming medical and dental expenses. Most of us pay for health insurance premiums, co-payments, deductibles, and co-insurance/cost-share amounts for our...
In recent years, online crowdfunding has become a major industry for those hoping to raise financial support for themselves or loved ones when medical expenses become too big a burden. As crowdfunding has gained in popularity, several issues have arisen regarding regulations and tax and...
Today we share some expert advice from financial planner Kristi Sullivan about understanding your credit scores and how you might be able to improve your credit if you have dealt with financial challenges. *** So, what is a FICO score? The Fair Isaac Corporation is a software...
We know that a cancer diagnosis doesn't come with a pause button on life, and that often individuals are forced to cope with difficult life changes in the midst of treatment and recovery. Today we share some expert advice from financial planner Kristi Sullivan about...
Back again to share more expert financial advice is Kristi Sullivan! Today she is sharing practical information about how to go about finding a financial planner. *** Finding a financial planner can seem like a scary process. Kind of like finding a hairdresser, but the hairdresser decision...
Ever wish your co-worker with a cold would stay home, instead of bringing their germs to work? Maybe they can’t. In most states, employers are actually not required to provide you with time off from work if you are sick or you need to see a...
“Hey! Watch your….head” Ouch! “Careful…the floor is ….wet…” Oops! Accidents happen all the time even when we are in the best of health and on top of our game. Nationally, accidents account for 45 million emergency room visits per year. Hopefully most of us have a health insurance...