In the three years the hit MTV show The Jersey Shore ran, it garnered millions of fans; the season four premiere alone saw over 8.78 million viewers as Snooki, JWoww, Pauly D, and ‘The Situation’ entertained the entire country. Now, it seems, ‘The Situation’ is in a situation himself: after pleading guilty to tax evasion in January 2018, the 37-year-old reality TV star is headed to prison.
Mike Sorrentino is the man behind the nickname. One year ago, Sorrentino admitted in a federal court in Newark that he did not pay the full amount of taxes he owed for 2011. According to an indictment, Sorrentino and his older brother, Marc, made approximately $8.9 million from 2010 to 2012; the money came from club and TV appearances, as well as endorsement deals and products they sold off of Mike’s newfound fame. In fact, he went beyond underreporting: he made multiple deposits of $10,000 in order to evade detection by the IRS.
It’s no secret that millions of Americans continue to struggle to pay off outstanding medical debt. Americans fail to pay $458 billion a year in taxes, and while individual audits may be rare, it’s important to do all you can to file your taxes efficiently and make the proper deductions when possible. Here’s a quick and easy guide to help you properly claim medical expenses when filing your 2018 taxes this season.
What are the deduction values for medical expenses?
Appearances matter, especially during job interviews. The moment you walk in, hiring managers begin the appraisal process. Though you should be hired based on qualifications, hiring managers will also evaluate your body language, outfit, and overall appearance to “feel you out,” testing your character to see if you’ll be a good fit for the company.
We all make money mistakes, that’s simply a fact. But those money mistake we make are a great opportunity for us to learn and grow, and next time do better. So if you’re looking to step up your financial game this year, then here are five money mistakes you’ll want to avoid!
Buying a car, whether it’s your first or fifth, is always a big investment. This is why it’s important to plan and save instead of jumping right into buying a new car. Fortunately, a PwC forecast shows that there will about 107 million vehicles manufactured globally in 2020, so you’ll have plenty of vehicle options. But before you start looking at vehicles, it’s important to ensure you save up enough money. And to help you save for a new vehicle, we’ve compiled a few simple tips.
First and foremost, it’s important to decide on how much you’re looking to spend on a car. This will help determine how much you need to save. When you have this number, you can figure out how soon you want to save up the money and how much you need to save monthly. Breaking down the expense into smaller amounts makes it seem easier and more attainable. And if money is pretty tight, don’t be afraid to look into used cars. With the average vehicle having three owners throughout its life, there are plenty of used cars that will be more affordable.
Couples without kids enjoy the freedom to take a weekend or longer romantic trip when they want. Instead of giving each other another token gift, consider one of these romantic getaways.
While Black Friday sales were a record $6.22 billion, there’s still a lot of holiday shopping to be done. Many people will procrastinate and if this year is like last year, only 12% of American consumers will be finished with their holiday shopping by December 12. About 10% of shoppers will be looking for gifts on Christmas Eve.
If you are one of the last-minute shoppers, don’t worry. You can still save money on gifts and décor. Here are a few tips to that will keep more of your money in your wallet.
It doesn’t matter if you’re happily married or in the throes of a brutal divorce. You may have been a conscientious saver; you may have formed wise money-habits and are able to navigate narrow budgets with ease. But one morning you WILL wake up and feel the need to buy something – something stupidly expensive and attention-getting, and it will be right at the time you are making the most money.
In the three years the hit MTV show The Jersey Shore ran, it garnered millions of fans; the season four premiere alone saw over 8.78 million viewers as Snooki, JWoww, Pauly D, and ‘The Situation’ entertained the entire country. Now, it seems, ‘The Situation’ is in a situation himself: after pleading guilty to tax evasion in January 2018, the 37-year-old reality TV star is headed to prison.
It’s no secret that millions of Americans continue to struggle to pay off outstanding medical debt. Americans fail to pay 
Buying a car, whether it’s your first or fifth, is always a big investment. This is why it’s important to plan and save instead of jumping right into buying a new car. Fortunately, a PwC forecast shows that there will about 
While Black Friday sales were a record 
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