Deciding whether to put more money into an aging car or to replace it with a new or used vehicle is rarely a simple decision. Plus skyrocketing vehicle prices and economic uncertainty are making the decision process even tougher. Signs it is Read More
The vast amount of information shared online during tax season makes it a haven for identity thieves, and they’re doing everything they can to take advantage of the opportunity! Here are several ways that identity thieves are targeting you, common signs of Read More
Here are moves you can make to reduce your taxable income. But the year is quickly coming to a close, so plan accordingly. Tax loss harvesting. If you own stock outside a tax-deferred retirement plan, you can sell your under-performing stocks by Read More
Many people dream of making more money, but cutting expenses can have the same effect. Identify unnecessary expenses with these six money-saving ideas and help free up some cash: Eliminate late fees. Most late fees are the result of being too busy, Read More
Your business’s ability to retain customers is one of the most important components to sustained growth and profitability. Here are the three retention metrics useful for every business owner. Retention rate. Most customer retention is measured over a set period of time, Read More
With supply chain snarls still plaguing parts of the U.S. economy, many consumers are turning to gift cards as the holiday present of choice this year. In fact, according to the website Research and Markets, the United States gift card industry is Read More
If you have children or grandchildren, you have an opportunity to give them a jump-start on their journey to becoming financially responsible adults. While teaching your child about money and finances is easier when you start early, it’s never too late to Read More
Here’s a roundup of several recent tax court cases and what they mean for you. Thou Shalt Not Commingle Funds (Vorreyer, TC Memo 2022-97, 9/21/22) Don’t let sloppy record keeping prevent you from deducting legitimate business expenses. The Tax Court agreed with Read More
Your 2023 Social Security Benefits – Find out how your benefits have changed Average Retirement Benefits – Starting January 2023 All workers in 2022: $1,681/mo All workers in 2023: $1,827/mo (+$146) The 2023 maximum Social Security retirement benefits for a worker retiring Read More
Long-term care costs that drain your nest egg is a financial pothole that is hard to avoid. Here are some ideas to help manage this hazard. How much is needed Here’s how much money you’ll need for three different types of senior Read More