Dave says 05.17.18
Dear Dave, I’m 28, single, and I just became debt-free. In addition, I make $70,000 a year and have the equivalent of six months of expenses set aside for emergencies. Should I save up to pay cash for a house, or is mortgage debt okay? I’d like to keep the price of a new home […]
U-Haul Partners with Lenexa’s iStorage of Meadow View
LENEXA, Kan. (April 12, 2018) — U-Haul Company of Kansas, Inc. is pleased to announce that iStorage of Meadow View has signed on as a U-Haul®neighborhood dealer to serve the Lenexa community. iStorage of Meadow View at 7804 Meadow View Drive will offer U-Haul trucks, towing equipment, moving supplies and in-store pick-up for boxes. The arrival […]
Dave says: 04.19.18
Dear Dave, My husband and I are just starting Baby Step 1 of your plan. Prior to this, we told my two nephews we would buy them laptop computers for college. They don’t get a lot of encouragement or support from their immediate family, so we try to help them when we can. Should we […]
Cinco ideas motivadoras para aumentar la eficiencia en las empresas
By Estrella Flores-Carretero Las empresas han de contextualizarse en el mundo actual para ser productivas. Y eso supone saber cómo funcionan las personas que trabajan en ellas y qué las mueve a ser excelentes. La excelencia supone sacar lo mejor de uno mismo para ser eficiente en el mundo corporativo. Sin embargo, no hay que […]
Step-by-Step Instructions for Using the IRS Withholding Calculator
The IRS encourages everyone to use the Withholding Calculator to perform a quick “paycheck checkup.” This is even more important this year because of recent tax law changes. Results from the calculator will include a recommendation of whether or not users should consider submitting a new Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate, to their employers. […]
Faurecia to open area plant
Faurecia, a French auto equipment company founded in 1997, will open a Kansas City area plant. The $60-million facility will be in Blue Springs, Mo. The Kansas City Area Development Council recently announced the news on its website. “Congratulations to our partners in Blue Springs on today’s announcement that Faurecia’s interiors division will open a […]
Debra’s Income Tax serving KC area
By Chara Kansas City area taxpayers who want their tax returns prepared by a tax preparation firm or an individual tax professional have their share of options. One of those options is Debra’s Income Tax. “I have been in business for 18 years,” owner Debra Sandoval said. “I have a lot of clients that I […]
How to cancel your PMI
Commentary by Eulogio JP Private mortgage insurance (PMI) is expensive. But did you know it can removed? If you bought your home with your home with a 20-percent down payment, your lender would’ve required you to buy mortgage insurance. But if you have at least 20 percent equity in your home, your lender can cancel […]
How to manage your finances without an adviser
Commentary by Yanis De Palma If you want to manage your finances, but can’t afford to hire a financial adviser, don’t worry. Most people can manage their finances without a financial adviser. Unfortunately, most people have no clue where to start. Fortunately, financial management isn’t as difficult as it might seem. By using the following […]
Latino immigrants pursuing path of entrepreneurship
By Yanis De Palma With the growth of the Hispanic community in the United States, the number of Latino entrepreneurs is increasing, too. According to a study by the National Foundation for American Policy, immigrant entrepreneurs have started more than half of America’s startup companies. Those immigrant-founded companies have created an average of 600 jobs […]