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Let’s face it — tax season can be stressful. This is especially true for self-employed individuals and small business owners searching out every self-employed tax deduction and navigating other small business tax concerns. But there is a silver lining… business taxpayers are often entitled to extra self-employed and small business tax deductions. Some allowable expenses
Andy Timmerwilke is a Managing Director at Merrill (Bank of America) in Chicago advising high‑net‑worth families, executives, and business owners on comprehensive wealth management. In January 2026, Forbes announced that Timmerwilke and his colleagues were ranked “#1 best in state (under Chicago High Net Worth).” In 2025, Forbes once again recognized the Oberlander Timmerwilke Group
You can currently claim tax relief for extra household costs associated with working from home, such as energy or broadband, if your place of work does not have an office for you to work in Young adult man working from home(Image: Getty) Millions of people who are forced to work from home will no longer
From kitchen essentials to home heating and entertainment systems, some devices consume far more power than others. Understanding which appliances use the most electricity is a crucial first step toward cutting costs, reducing waste, and making smarter choices at home. Here are the top five appliances that you may use in your own homes that
A heating expert shared the best time to use your heating to keep your home warmer for longer and help reduce your winter energy bills A heating expert shared the best time to use your heating to keep your home warmer for longer and help reduce your winter energy bills(Image: Peter Dazeley via Getty Images)
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There’s nothing like a warm fire when it’s chilly outside. Oh, it’s gone out, and I’ve got no coal left! I think I might have to find an alternative energy. Although coal is great for a nice cosy fire, there’s only so much of it we can dig out of the ground and burn before