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6 Signs You Probably Need A Financial Adviser, Even If You Think You Don’t

December 2, 2019

Not only can having a financial adviser help you figure out your goals and how to reach them, but they can help talk you off the ledge when you're on the verge of making a poor financial decision. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

The Seven Hardest Things You’ll Ever Have To Do With Your Money

September 3, 2019

When it comes to money management, there are lots of choices you'll have to make throughout your life that can be tough to come to terms with even if they're the right call. For seven of the hardest things you'll ever have to do with your money, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE

This Strategy Makes Financial Decisions Less Painful

May 21, 2018

We make tough decisions all the time, but choices relating to money send many of us running in the other direction. The science of decision-making offers some explanations why we do this. 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

NFL’s Finance Boot Camp Teaches Players To Plan For The Future

April 11, 2016

More than two dozen NFL players recently attended a four-day crash course in budgeting, investment planning and risk analysis that provided a financial blueprint and real-life skills, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

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This Charitable Giving Strategy ‘Almost Always’ Provides The Biggest Tax Break, Advisor SaysDecember 2, 2024 - 10:39 pm
Qualified charitable distributions, or QCDs, are direct transfers from an individual retirement account to a non-profit organization. Additionally, retirees can give more in 2024, according to the IRS. Financial experts say this is a key move to maximize a tax break.
Tax Deductions 2024: What Can I Deduct and How Do They Work?November 25, 2024 - 7:31 pm
The Internal Revenue Service offers scores of deductions to help you keep more of your earnings in your pocket. With a filing deadline of April 15, 2025, here’s what you need to know about deductions for tax year 2024.
How You Could Benefit from Tax-Loss Selling This YearNovember 18, 2024 - 7:01 pm
It’s important to note that tax-loss selling is only a worthwhile strategy if you have taxable accounts. As 2024 winds down, here are some of the most fruitful spots to look for tax-loss candidates.
Eight Groups Who Can Expect New Tax Breaks Under TrumpNovember 11, 2024 - 10:23 pm
Donald Trump’s biggest campaign promises included extending the tax law he signed in 2017, which lowered many Americans’ income taxes. But he also promised to “pursue additional tax cuts” if elected. Now that he’s headed back to the White House, you might be wondering — even if you didn’t vote for him — whether you stand to benefit from those new tax breaks.
The 401(k) And IRA Contribution Limits For 2025: Here’s How Much You Can SaveNovember 4, 2024 - 10:22 pm
The IRS sets annual caps on contributions to both workplace and individual retirement plans that fluctuate to keep up with inflation. See the 2025 contribution limits that were just announced.
2025 Tax Brackets: Here’s Why Your Paycheck Could Be Bigger Next YearOctober 28, 2024 - 7:51 pm
The IRS typically makes tax code changes each year to account for inflation. This also helps prevent “tax bracket creep,” which could push you into a higher tax bracket, despite inflation eating into your wages. Read everything you need to know about next year’s tax brackets and the standard deduction increases.
Inherited IRA Rules Are Changing In 2025 — Here’s What Beneficiaries Need To KnowOctober 21, 2024 - 9:40 pm
According to financial experts, some non-spousal beneficiaries should consider taking distributions sooner, depending on their situation, even if annual withdrawals aren’t required. This is about multi-year tax planning to maximize the benefits of an inherited IRA.
Watch Out: These Post-Hurricane Scammers Can Steal Your Money Or IdentityOctober 14, 2024 - 10:21 pm
With the recent hurricanes, thousands of households are facing property damage. What’s more, fraudsters and scam artists are capitalizing on the disasters to take advantage of vulnerable residents.