Finance Archives - Judith Heft & Associates

6 Hidden Costs of Moving

by Judy Heft | Sep 15, 2021 | Daily Money Management, Finance, Taxes

People always talk about how to save up money and build credit to rent an apartment, but never the costs of moving. There are a lot of hidden expenses that can break you financially if you’re not careful. These costs come out of left field for most people, so here’s a...

4 Great Reads to Prepare for the Holidays

by Liz Levy | Sep 8, 2021 | End of Year, Finance, Holidays

The holiday season is almost upon us! One moment it’s all beaches and water balloons, then next moment you’re stuffing a turkey and decorating your house. This is a busy and expensive time for everyone. Nearly every year since 2009, American consumer spending on...

4 Tips for Your Small Business

by Judy Heft | Sep 1, 2021 | Finance, Taxes

We’ve been getting a lot of small business clients who need help cleaning up their books. In most cases, they needed our help because they had been doing it themselves, and it showed. So my team and I brainstormed four tips for you to consider — and act on....

Don’t take the forbearance for granted

by Judy Heft | Aug 18, 2021 | Coronavirus, Credit, Finance, Fraud, Paying For College

For many, student loan debt hovers over them like the sword of Damocles — ready to come crashing down on their lives and, in some cases, livelihood. The choice is stark: Paying rent or paying your student loan bill. Even income-based repayment programs are completely...

A Professional Can Help

by Liz Levy | Aug 11, 2021 | Finance, Retirement, Social Security, The Elderly

Retirement is something people always look forward to. It makes up for all the time you spent working your 9 to 5 and only getting time with your family on the weekend. Although a lot of people used to believe that retirement is as simple as quitting your job, 80% of...

The Best Time of Year to Buy a Home Is NOW

by Liz Levy | Aug 4, 2021 | Estates, Finance, Real Estate

In some places, people live for August and early September. It’s the one time of year when you can expect it to be sunny in Seattle and Portland. It’s also the best time of year to buy a house no matter where you are. That’s because August and early September are when...