Between Memorial and Labor Day weekends, there will be millions of Americans traveling for their summer vacations. While some will be flying to destinations overseas others might opt for a cross-country road trip. Regardless of how you choose to travel, it can be stressful trying to remember if you packed everything and planned your trip […]
Simplify The Illinois License Plate Renewal Process In 2022
Posted on May 26th, 2022 by Scott Hershman
According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, there are more than 228 million drivers in America today. Most of those drivers have to go through renewing their license plate once per year, which can be an absolute pain to do. The Department of Motor Vehicles is only open five days per week and usually contains […]
Know Before You Go: US Passport Validity & The 6 Months Rule
Posted on May 26th, 2022 by Scott Hershman
The summer travel season is almost upon us, which means it’s time to start preparing for your upcoming trip abroad. You need to make sure your travel documents, including any visas and passports, are up to date. An expired passport means you won’t be able to travel abroad unless you renew it. Depending on the […]
How To Lower Your Chicago Utility Bills This Summer
Posted on May 24th, 2022 by Scott Hershman
Saving money during the warmer weather months is easier than you might think. Some of these changes can even lead to more sustainable and healthier habits at home. As of April 2022, the average cost of utilities in Chicago is slightly above the national average. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, piped gas rates […]
3 Ways You Can Prepare To File During The 2022 Tax Season
Posted on March 3rd, 2022 by Scott Hershman
Tax season officially began on January 24, 2022, but millions of Americans still need to file their taxes before the deadline on April 18th. There are several documents you should gather before you begin the filing process. Just some of these documents include your W-2 wage statements from your employer, 1099 forms for other sources […]
