Note: This post is part of a compensated campaign with brightpeak financial. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of Moms of Faith. I love the month of May because it always reminds me to take pause from whatever personal whirlwind I’m in and say thanks to my mom for all the things she’s done for our family. My younger sister and I grew up healthy, happy and well-involved with friends, school and activities. It wasn’t until I grew older that I realized magic wasn’t behind those years – it was mom. Especially when we’re young, so much of a mother’s work can be taken for granted. Mother’s Day allows us (both young and old) to take a moment to appreciate all the work a mother truly does for her family. That’s why this month, brightpeak financial created the Importance of Mom Photo Contest to celebrate all the important things mom does. One lucky mom will be chosen to win a $200 Target gift card! To enter, just go to facebook.com/brightpeakfinancial. Upload a picture of … [Read more...]
Read Now Before Filing : Top 5 Tax Mistakes That Cost You
Note: This post is part of a compensated campaign with brightpeak financial. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of Moms of Faith. There are only a few weeks left to file taxes and many of us are worried about making mistakes when filing. A miscalculation here, a forgotten signature there and bam! It could delay your refund, cost you a penalty or result in paying the government more than your fair share. Don’t let that happen to you. Take time now to avoid these and other common mistakes: 1. Incorrect Social Security info No number, transposed numbers, a missing digit or an incorrect name—any or all of these errors can create more than a tax-time headache for you. (A wrong number could belong to someone else, so be sure to get yours right.) If your name has changed or you have questions, contact the Social Security Administration. 2. Wrong status “It’s complicated” won’t fly with the IRS—but neither will “Married” or “Single”—if it doesn’t reflect your status on Dec. … [Read more...]
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