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Can You Write Off Hurricane Losses On Your Taxes?

September 18, 2017

Unfortunately, more than a few disasters occur almost every year in America. If you are unlucky enough to suffer a disaster-related loss, there are things you need to know about federal income tax implications. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Three Financial Steps To Take After A Natural Disaster

September 4, 2017

Putting your financial life back in order after a natural disaster may take some time, maybe a lot of time. FOR THE MOST IMPORTANT FIRST STEPS TO TAKE, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE

How The New DOL Rules Will Impact Your Small-Business Retirement Plan

August 21, 2017

It’s easy for 401(k)s and other retirement and investment vehicles to get overlooked since they don’t have to be renewed every year. Because of updates to the Department of Labor’s Fiduciary Rule., that's about to change. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

The Best Way To Get Money Back When Vacations Don’t Go As Planned

August 14, 2017

Lost luggage? Bumped off your flight? While griping about your vacation mishap may make you feel a little better, how about getting some actual cash back? CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

The High Price Of Ignoring Financial Advice

July 31, 2017

What can start as a move with good intentions can end up causing a lot of financial stress. So why do investors often cut advisers out of consequential decisions? CLICK ON THE HEADLINE TO FIND OUT

Ten Important Things A Non-Finance Person Should Know About Finance

July 24, 2017

There are things everyone should know about finance. For ten of the most important, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE

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