IRS scammers: they are very convincing when they call. They have a Washington phone number and can cite your financial history. They say you are under investigation, in danger of losing your home, or worse, your freedom (jail time)– unless you pay thousands of dollars on the spot. But they are not real. And you…

Getting into an accident can spur some pretty basic human instincts: If we feel we have done something wrong, our first impulse could be to panic and flee the scene. But it should come as no surprise that fleeing the scene of a car accident can result in very serious ramifications down the road. An…

When preparing your Federal tax return, do not forget to count your gifts to charity. Your giving attitude can do more than make you feel good for helping others. When tax filing time arrives, your gifts also might help you lower your tax bill since they may be deductible donations. There are many ways to…