Spring is a time many begin to tackle projects like purging clutter to make room for something new or just freshen up the look of a space through reorganization and deep cleaning. Spring cleaning should go beyond the living space – spring clean your finances too....
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Build a Retirement Income Plan That Will Last
With today’s technological advances and increased mindfulness on health and wellbeing many are living longer and healthier life spans. Today’s retirees are more likely than previous generations to have an active retirement lifestyle. So, what are the keys to building...
Don’t Get Scammed
Vigilance against scammers has heightened as security firms notice an increase in fraudulent investment solicitation and hacking during global unrest. Scammers reach out via email, text, or phone posing as representatives of a well-known company or government agency....
April is Parkinson’s Disease Month
April is National Parkinson’s Awareness month. According to the Parkinson’s Foundation, approximately 10 million people in the world have Parkinson’s. Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease that primarily affects dopamine-producing neurons in a certain...
March is American Red Cross Month
The American Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian network. In nearly 200 countries, a Red Cross, Red Crescent or Red Crystal society works to alleviate people’s suffering. The Red Cross is a charitable organization, not a government agency. An average...
Celebrate American Heart Month – Join the #OurHearts Movement
February is American Heart Month! Did you know that people who have close relationships at home, work, or in their community tend to be healthier and live longer? One reason, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), is that we’re more...
Into the Unknown: Secret Power to a Successful Retirement
One of the deepest fears as retirees approach the start to their retirement journey is the fear of the unknown. Donald Rumsfeld once stated that “There are known knowns. These are things we know that we know. There are known unknowns. That is to say, there are things...
Give Your Retirement Plan a Raise
As we move into the new year many will be welcomed with a long-awaited Legislative Increase provided by the approved State Budget. While you may have already made plans for your new increase, it is also a key time to consider giving your retirement plan a raise by...
Annual Retirement Contribution Limits
Tax law places limits on the dollar amount of contributions to retirement plans and IRAs and the amount of benefits under a pension plan. IRC Section 415 requires the limits to be adjusted annually for cost-of-living increases. The limit on contributions by employees...
Be Tax-Savvy
Paying attention to tax strategies for your retirement income is important. Making tax-savvy moves now can help with your current income and future financial savings goals. There are a variety of tax deductions and credits available to people who save for retirement....