Financial Resolutions for the New Year!

This year I got a little carried away watching commercials about bacon, spent waaaay too much on the fancy kibble advertised, and am quivering a bit at the thought of maybe not having enough income tax withheld from my paycheck.  Since 2020 is right around the...

Marriage and Taxes

You found the pick of the litter a while back, and during the past wedding season you married your mate.  Did you remember to add Uncle Sam’s name to your dance card for the reception? Better not howl in disgust at the idea.   There’s a legal aspect to marriage that...

What Is A Individual Retirement Account?

I’m preparing to sleep the day away in my cozy doghouse instead of working all the time.  But I like my comfort, my kibbles and bits and my warm doggy beds.  Do I have enough bones stockpiled to avoid tough times ahead?  How do I go about sniffing out...

How to Handle Tax Debt

Ever been scolded by the IRS because you have tax debt?  When IRS agents bark at you about what you owe, it’s as scary as being threatened with the pound.  Some pups will immediately surrender every bone they’ve buried, even the ones they need for dinner....

Social Security and the IRS

I like my creature comforts, and I plan to enjoy them in my old age.  I’ve paid regularly into Social Security (“SS”) over the past couple of years, and I’m counting on the monthly check to help buy my kibble and my treats during retirement.  But today my sharp ears...