[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nf0elKq7sjA]The new tax law has added some wrinkles to how many Americans deal with their tax returns. In the past, it was common to try to maximize deductions during the year and then itemize on your return. However, with the increase in the standard deduction for individuals and families this year, reducing taxable income is [...]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYpDtYah25k]Now that holiday shopping season has officially begun, it's important to be on the lookout for scams. We are going to take a brief look at some simple rules of fraud prevention to help this process along: Haste Makes Waste - Speed kills...your savings! Don't ever let yourself be pressured into making a snap decision. [...]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSp01TFJVA8] It’s really amazing how so many people handle their finances with discipline for most of the year, only to let things completely fall apart when the holidays arrive. Part of the reason is that we spend a lot more time in stores during these months. During the holidays, shopping becomes almost recreational, where you [...]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0tGWdJz0jE]Looking for a job is a job in and of itself. But as we age, it is often assumed that finding a job gets even harder. This may be true if you are trying to complete with a younger demographic looking for a job with the same criteria. But what if retirees, or those close [...]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GGDKL7TVPo]Today’s world is more connected than ever. While this is generally a good thing, it also increases the likelihood that your personal information can end up in someone else’s hands, which can lead to identity theft. The first signs of identity theft can be subtle, or they can be blatantly obvious. You may notice an [...]