The IRS reminds taxpayers that the agency does not initiate contact with taxpayers by email or text messages to request personal or financial information. This includes requests for PIN numbers, passwords or similar information for credit cards, banks and other financial accounts. This is important for everyone to remember because thieves often pose as the IRS [...]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQS6bXbZXtM]In the world of millennials, it often times seems hard to look forward because of the mountain of student loan debt and credit card balances that consume much of a monthly budget. But the fact is, it is extremely important to look ahead – five, even ten years – because like it or not, time [...]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FijLwZjy7pE]Investing is undertaken by millions of Americans every year. The vehicles most often used to invest in the stock market are mutual funds and retirement plans. But so often investment strategies are riddled with mistakes. One of the most common mistakes? Paying extra but not getting extra. Even if you don’t pay for a financial [...]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Iqf9FpfOjw]A 529 plan is a specialized investment account that was created to help families save for future college expenses. This can be for a traditional 4-year college or university, or even a community college. The tax benefits of these accounts are undeniable. Much like a Roth IRA, the money in these accounts grows tax-free throughout [...]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7o_quiZNspU]When most people think of retirement, they imagine copious amounts of free time and socializing with friends while playing golf or shuffleboard. But in reality there is so much more to think about before these dreams can come to fruition. The most important first step is considering where you are going to stash your retirement [...]