Social Security Income

In the good old days, Social Security income was unconditionally tax-free. Unfortunately, that is no longer the case for millions who receive monthly benefits. Your Social Security income is now taxable under certain circumstances, and this article shows you how to file a tax return with income from this source. more »

According to the Tax Foundation, a nonpartisan tax research group based in Washington, D.C., Americans required an average of 39 work days in 2008 to earn enough money to pay their state and local taxes. That is more than they spend on food, transportation or recreation for an entire month. more »

Money brokers work as a liason between consumers who need loans and the banks that offer them. They charge a flat fee to prepare loan documents and earn a commission if the loan is approved. You don't need a college education to be a money broker, and you can start with as little as $100 and build your income over time. Money... more »

Social Security benefits participants can elect to stop and repay their previous benefits if they desire. This article shows you how you may be eligible to cash in, and whether or not this strategy could benefit you. more »

Unlike Medicare, which is entirely federally funded, Medicaid is provided through state governments with some federal subsidies. Each individual state controls how it spends its Medicaid dollars, and as a result, the exact qualifications can vary. The program was designed with specific goals in mind, however, so a person can likely... more »