Mid-Year Checklist for 1099 Earners: Taxes, Deductions, and More

Spiral notebook labeled “Mid-Year Checklist 1099” beside a calculator, tax forms, and financial documents on a desk

By the time June rolls around, most 1099 earners—freelancers, consultants, contractors—are already knee-deep in work. But what about taxes? The middle of the year is a critical checkpoint. It’s a moment to step back, evaluate, and adjust before things spiral toward year-end chaos. This checklist is for you if you’ve received non-W2 income and want…

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2025 Summer Checklist: Is Your Retirement Plan on Track?

Notepad labeled “2025 Summer Retirement Planning Checklist” on a wooden table with sunglasses, a straw hat, and a pen

Summer’s a strange season for retirement planning. It’s when people slow down, take vacations, unplug a little. But maybe that’s why it works—less noise, more clarity. It’s a good time to sit with your finances and ask: Am I where I need to be? Let’s go through a practical summer checklist. Not everything will apply…

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