Who’s excited about Tax Day this year? Anyone? Bueller? Even though this year’s tax-filing deadline is pushed back to April 18, don’t let it sneak up on you! Today we welcome TheCollegeInvestor.com’s Robert Farrington to discuss tax-preparation software. Which one is the right choice for you? Robert shares some of the pros and cons of many of the popular tax-prep programs available and helps YOU pick a favorite.
And what’s the state of the mortgage market? With The Federal Reserve on its inflation-destroying/interest-rate-hiking crusade, what does that mean for housing demand and the value of your home? We’ll jump into the details in today’s headline ripped from the from page of CNBC.
Prepare yourself to be dazzled by Doug’s incredible trivia skills and his uncanny ability to tie Women’s History Month to his other love – chicken. Our TikTok Minute may leave you reconsidering your life path. And finally we’ll throw out the Haven Lifeline to Angela, who has a question specifically for our friend Len Penzo about tax write-offs on his bunker.
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Enjoy!
Our Headlines
Our TikTok Minute
Robert Farrington
Big thanks to Robert Farrington for joining us today. To learn more about Robert, visit The College Investor.
Watch the interview with Robert Farrington on our YouTube channel.
Doug’s Trivia
- In what state was Colonel Sanders’ first Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise?
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- Angela from Asheville, NC, called in specifically for Len Penzo, and wanted to know if she should pull the trigger and tap her HELOC to pay for an HVAC improvement on her rental property now before rates potentially go up, or should she wait to see if there are any benefits to be had from the then-pending Inflation Reduction Act?
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Other Mentions
- To see Robert Farrington’s tax software comparisons, check out this head-to-head comparison piece at his website, The College Investor.
- Special thanks to Len Penzo for making a cameo appearance on today’s show. He is a frequent contributor to our Friday roundtable shows and can be found at lenpenzo.com.
Written by: Kevin Bailey
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