Financial Advice and Tips

Filing your taxes can be a daunting task. We gathered tips to help you increase your deductions and your tax return. While some of these deductions may not apply to you this year, they are important to keep in mind when preparing for next year’s tax season. […]

Use this budget worksheet to auto calculate your monthly budget. Simply fill out this sheet electronically and see how your remaining balance adjusts at the bottom of the worksheet based on your projected monthly expenses. At the end of the month, your goal should be to have a remaining balance of $0. This is because you want to allocate every dollar you make to an expense so you don’t have extra money laying around at the end [...]

From Taxes to Deductions, Where Is My Paycheck Going? Have you ever looked at your paycheck and wondered why the amount you are taking home is actually less than the total amount you earned? With the help of MoneySKILL, we outline how certain taxes and other pay deductions decrease the amount you are actually seeing go into your bank account. […]

From make and model to MPG, there is a lot to consider when purchasing a vehicle. Before heading to the dealership, walk in prepared with our list of the five best tips for you to follow, whether you’re buying new or used! Do your research: Whether you’ve purchased a vehicle in the past or are a first-time car buyer, find out what the current […]

One of the most popular financial resolutions each year is to “save more”. Considering that the personal savings rate in the United States is about the lowest rate of any industrialized country, according to MoneySKILL, we agree that this is a crucial area of your finances to focus on. The trouble with having “save more money” as a financial resolution is that it can be intimidating to some. You may think that you don’t [...]

Stay on top of important 2018 tax dates by using our easy to read Tax Calendar 2018. Simply print out this Tax Calendar and use it to stay on top of important tax deadlines! Sources: Tax Calendars for use in 2018 (IRS Publication 509) and About Money This material was prepared for general distribution. Although all blog posts are intended to be accurate, the information and third-party links provided in the Mariner Finance’s blog are intended for general knowledge [...]

The first step in learning to responsibly manage your credit score is to understand exactly which items affect it and how. Commonly asked questions about credit scores include: Do utility bills impact my credit score? Does paying my rent on time impact my credit score? What about insurance payments? There’s a lot of confusion out there about how certain payments impact scores, so we set out to answer those questions in this post entitled “Does that impact my [...]

Stay fit Whether your New Year’s resolution is to lose weight or to simply live a healthier lifestyle, follow our tips and tricks to stay fit. How to stay fit in 2019 Clean out your pantry- Kick start your New Year’s resolution to lose weight by cleaning out your pantry. Throw out anything that contains trans fats, artificial sweeteners, and high fructose corn syrup. Cut back on eating out- In order to consistently lose weight, it’s extremely important [...]