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2022 Tax Brackets: How Record-Breaking Inflation Will Affect Your Taxes

November 15, 2021

With the U.S. experiencing its highest inflation in 30 years, the IRS just announced that it’s adjusting the standard deduction, income tax rates and dozens of other tax provisions for 2022. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Inflation Is Not Going Away Any Time Soon. Here’s How Top Financial Advisors Are Handling It

October 25, 2021

Based on recent government data, there is good reason for asking how long inflation is here to stay. Financial advisors say inflation is a top issue in their work with clients. And for many of those clients, it is as much emotional as it is financial. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Fed Keeps Interest Rates At 0%, But Eyes 2022 Rate Hike

September 27, 2021

At its September 22nd meeting, the Fed announced it will hold the federal funds rate at its target range of 0% to 0.25%. But it also signaled rate hikes beginning in 2022 with perhaps three more in 2023.

Economists Agree Inflation May Hit 5.5% This Year

June 28, 2021

Economists agree that inflation may rise up to 5.5% at the end of 2021 but are still uncertain what levels it will reach by 2022 and what policies the Federal Reserve Bank will take. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Fed Rate Cut, Trade Wars: How To Know If You Have Too Much Risk In Your Portfolio

August 5, 2019

It could be time to rebalance or check to see that your investment mix still lines up with your goals. Things to consider include how much time you have until retirement and other goals. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Here Are The New Tax Brackets For 2019

December 3, 2018

The Trump administration passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act at the end of 2017, which enacted a number of reforms to the U.S. tax code—including lowering income brackets for most individuals. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

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The IRS used some of its $80 billion in funding from the Inflation Reduction Act to hire thousands of new employees and improve its automated systems, which reduced the backlog significantly. But some returns can still take a while to process. If you’re still waiting for your tax refund, there is some information you need to know.
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