by Deborah L. Jacobs | Mar 9, 2018 | Personal finance, Retirement, Taxes
To appreciate what’s at stake, you need to think beyond the tax return that’s due April 17. For the next eight years, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act could affect several life transitions before and during retirement.
by Deborah L. Jacobs | Feb 24, 2018 | Home ownership, Personal finance, Self-employment, Taxes
Conventional wisdom holds that taking a home office deduction is an audit flag. The new tax law gives more people a reason to risk it.
by Deborah L. Jacobs | Feb 20, 2018 | Food, France, Travel
Peppers are abundant lately at U.S. greengrocers. Just what you need to create poulet basquaise – a classic chicken dish that warms body and soul.
by Deborah L. Jacobs | Feb 12, 2018 | Airbnb, Personal finance, Sharing economy, Travel
Some travelers who’ve been burned on sharing economy websites no longer want to deal directly with homeowners. Instead they are using these platforms to find local property managers. The hope is that they will impose quality control.
by Deborah L. Jacobs | Feb 4, 2018 | Airbnb, France, Personal finance, Sharing economy, Travel
The sharing economy has created a new breed of amateur hoteliers. And when the accommodations don’t measure up, that can wreck a vacation. These steps can help you take recourse.