Mary M. Hudgens, PLLC

A big jump in cost-of-living calculations means a big jump in how much you can contribute to retirement accounts.

Here's a simple idea to avoid late payment penalties if you miss a quarterly estimated tax payment (form 1040 ES).

Learn some of the various paths to buying a home or positioning yourself nicely for a future purchase.

An update for those that sell goods online or for those who accept any funds using digital payment tools.

Discover a few tips to prevent any post-holiday financial headaches.

Large retirement account balances can cause tax problems. Learn about required minimum distributions and other retirement tax tips.

Learn how selling property to family can have some unfavorable consequences if not planned for in advance.

When you decide to start taking your Social Security benefit can have a big impact on your monthly payments received.

With the rise in interest rates, it is time once again to consider investment alternatives such as municipal bonds.

Are you covering the bases on basis?

Consider these factors when deciding whether to finance a house purchase with a shorter or longer payment term.

Learn more about Coverdell accounts and how they canfit into your educational savings plan.

Make sure you're getting the tax break you deserve with a few tips to make the most of your charitable deductions.

Learn four frugal tips for saving money on any vehicles you plan to purchase.

Learn some of the key ways that taxes can affect your financial decisions as a parent.

Playing the matching game on your tax return is a key to staying out of the audit spotlight.

Learn about five unique tax situations that can go well or poorly depending on how they are handled.

Here are a few key areas to start up or continue a conversation with your teen about money and finances.

The IRS is handling more tax reviews with form letters. Here is what everyone should know about correspondence audits.

Constantly changing tactics require attention so that you can hopefully avoid becoming the victim of a scammer.