It is no secret that the inflation rate has been soaring recently, accelerating to 8.6% in May 2022 (the highest rate since December 1981), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Americans have seen an increase in the price of energy (gasoline, electricity, natural gas), food, shelter, airline fares, automobiles, and more. In order to […]
Tax season is in full swing, and the deadline is swiftly approaching. As you begin to finalize your filings, we compiled a few important IRS tax tips and reminders that may affect your tax preparation. If you’re interested in learning more, feel free to check out the IRS Newsroom and IRS Tax Tip Archive. IRS […]
As the United States economy starts to rebound, a public initiative has sparked a wave of support for broadening the public education system to include financial literacy as a prerequisite to graduating. Many believe that educating kids about personal finance should start when they are still in elementary school. As a result, many school districts […]
There’s a reason that thinking about retirement planning makes you feel like a 3rd grader trying to understand nuclear physics: it’s complicated, there are a lot of variables, and one wrong move can mean financial armageddon. Even with a simplified options map, you can quickly get lost in the thicket. Try your luck and we’ll […]
When it comes to school, kids know they have to pass their math class to move on to the next grade. As an elementary student, this means you will need to know how to identify pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, and dollar bills. You will also need to know how to count money so that you […]
The majority of people rely on money to thrive in an industrial world, unless they live in an isolated area off the grid. Even those people rely on mainstream society to purchase property, food, and services at a bare minimum. The chances of living this kind of lifestyle into a ripe old age are next […]
What is a Defined Benefit Plan?A Defined Benefit Plan is a specialized type of retirement plan that offers set benefits upon retirement. It differs from traditional plans in the fact that the benefits are not determined by investment returns, but rather by factors such as salary history and duration of employment. How does a Defined […]
With the weather warming up and a few covid restrictions being lifted, wedding season is in full bloom. Along with choosing the right cake and flowers, newlyweds should be aware of how saying “I Do” affects their tax situation and retirement planning. Here’s a checklist for newly married couples: Update Name and Address Name - […]
