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A Different Type of Inflation – One You Can Control
An important factor I take into consideration when working with clients to determine their retirement goals is the cost of inflation. It may be a hard number to pinpoint exactly, yet ignoring inflation poses a great risk to financial...
Read MoreNot all Debt is Created Equal
When meeting with clients to determine the most efficient ways to maximize retirement savings, it’s not unusual for me to come across debt in a portfolio which prompts the million dollar client question, “Is it better to...
Read MoreLife Events that Impact your Financial Plan in a Big Way!
When you have a major life event such as getting married, having a child, or buying a home, your financial situation and priorities may change. As your life changes, your financial decisions must stay in line with your goals, values,...
Read MoreIt’s the Perfect Time…
Summer brings the perfect time for BBQs with friends, fun in the sun, and making memories at the beach or pool. With the first half of the year in the rearview mirror, summer also gives us a chance to perform a mid-year assessment on...
Read MoreMust-have health care documents before your child turns 18
Celebrating your child becoming an adult is an exciting time! Turning 18 brings with it a whole new reality of freedom and responsibilities, especially if your young adult is heading off to college. As a parent, you may be surprised to...
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Ways to Put Your Tax Refund to Work
Saving money is a bit like eating healthy, you know you should eat your veggies but it’s hard to resist indulging in something a bit more fun. Like making healthy choices, a tax refund can present the opportunity to splurge but,...
Read MoreDon’t Let a Loved One Become a Statistic
Every year in June, National Safety Month focuses on reducing causes of injury and death in the workplace, on the road, at home, and in our communities by making safety a priority. It’s an intentional time to identify and...
Read MoreIRS Delays Tax Filing, Payment Deadlines
Great news! The IRS has delayed the deadline for filing and paying taxes to May 17, 2021. This new deadline also applies to making 2020 contributions to IRAs and Roth IRAs, health savings accounts (HSAs), and Coverdell education...
Read MoreSmall budget investing: Why time matter most!
If you want to start investing but don’t think you have enough funds, you’re not alone…but you may in fact be mistaken! The size of your portfolio 20, 30 or 40 years from now won’t be reflective of how much you...
Read MoreDeciphering the alphabet soup of financial terms
If you’re new to investing or know someone who is, chances are you’ll start and then immediately feel like you’re drowning in the vocabulary alone. And I’m not just referring to the hundreds of financial...
Read MoreDon’t Miss The March 31st Deadline For General Medicare Enrollment!
We wanted to send along a reminder that the General Open Enrollment Period to apply for Medicare Part A and/or Part B is January 1 through March 31, 2021. Coverage for those who do enroll will begin July 1, 2021.Most people enroll in...
Read MoreTo spend vs invest...that is the question!
When I get into conversations with people who are thinking about investing but haven’t quite made the commitment, I find that the most common reason they give for waiting is that they don’t have the money to get started....
Read MoreSaving vs investing: Two very different things!
Saving vs. Investing…it’s often the first choice investors have to make when they decide it’s time to get serious about their financial futures. But because I hear these two words used interchangeably so frequently,...
Read MoreWhy Let Taxes Eat Away at Your Investment Returns?
The person who first said “Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today,” didn’t understand the benefits of tax-deferred investing. This option allows you to defer paying taxes on investment returns until...
Read MoreIt’s true: a higher income brings a higher chance of being audited
In general, the IRS audits about one in 100 tax returns – those odds grow to one in 10 for returns with an Adjusted Gross Income of $1 million or more. Hoping you don’t get audited? Get prepared instead. Working with your...
Read MoreCan You Deduct Your Work From Home Expenses on Taxes?
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has kept countless people working from home for months now. Many have been wondering whether they should consider claiming the home office deduction on taxes next year so we thought we’d pass along...
Read MoreI Can Help Lower Your Tax Burden
We all know that feeling when April rolls around each year: “I NEED to lower my taxes!”The good news is that there are some strategic planning strategies that can help. As part of our planning process, we work with our...
Read MoreWhy You Should Set Up Your Online Social Security Account
For many of us, Social Security plays an important part in our financial plans for retirement or later stage of life. Even if you’re years away from applying for benefits, there are good reasons to set up your online Social...
Read MoreYour Money Matters
Are you looking to make some improvements to your savings and/or credit score? Take a quick gander through these short reads and videos about the latte lie and other myths, how much is enough in your emergency fund, and some...
Read MoreCOVID-19 Stimulus Package - What's Included?
Recently, the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill that provides greater unemployment benefits and additional stimulus payments to individuals and families, as well as more...
Read MoreFinancial Resolutions That Are Actually Attainable
We wish you a very happy new year! As we start in on this new year, a common topic of conversation amongst friends and family is what resolutions they vow to make in the new year. One of the top kind of resolutions deal with finances...
Read MoreFinancial New Year's Resolutions
We wish you a very happy new year! As we close in on year-end, a common topic of conversation amongst friends and family is what resolutions they vow to make in the new year. One of the top kind of resolutions deal with finances in...
Read MoreThe Social Security Administration Announces 2021 COLA
The Social Security Administration Announces 2021 COLA
Read More2021 Limits for IRAs, 401(k)s and More
On October 26, the Treasury Department released the 2021 adjusted figures for retirement account savings. Although these adjustments won’t bring any major changes, there are some minor elements to note. 401(k)sThe salary...
Read MoreRoth IRA Conversion in the Era of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken up nearly every aspect of American life. To say it’s been a difficult time would be an understatement. However, difficult times may open doors to new possibilities. Businesses are changing their...
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