The new year’s almost here, and that means the 2026 tax season isn’t far off. If you’re looking to make filing easier and avoid delays, now’s a good time to start getting organized. A few small steps today can help make the entire process less...

A reverse mortgage is a type of loan open to homeowners age 62 and older. Unlike with a traditional mortgage, homeowners don't make payments to a lender with a reverse mortgage. Instead, the homeowner receives payments. You can choose to receive your payments as a...

If you bring someone into your home to perform regular or occasional services, the IRS may consider them a household employee. When this applies, you may be responsible for Social Security, Medicare, and unemployment taxes, along with specific reporting requirements....