While donor-advised funds can be a great way to give to a charitable cause and grow your investment portfolio, they function differently than traditional charitable donations. Find out how it works before starting yours.

2018 may be the best year to consider working with a professional tax preparer as many Americans will be affected in some way by the new tax bill legislation. There are many immediate and indirect effects to be aware of for the middle-class, corporations and small businesses.

It’s hard to believe that the school year over and summer is just around the corner. This is a great time to go through your kids’ closets and donate all of those clothes that no longer fit or sports equipment that they have outgrown. While you are at it, summer is also a great time to go through your own old and weathered items as well.

As any parent with growing kids can attest to, they go to the doctor’s office and dentist’s office a lot. One of the ways you can receive a tax benefit from these expenses is through what is called a Flexible Spending Account or FSA.