Financial abuse of elders is a serious problem in today’s world. The financial exploitation of older adults has exploded in recent years and it’s important that we become more vigilant in protecting vulnerable individuals from becoming potential victims. But what...
We’ve talked about organizing for the April 15 tax filing deadline throughout the series; March is “crunch time”. Missing information must be tracked down and everything should be furnished to your tax preparer as soon as possible. Many Health Care Flexible Spending...
There’s a chance you are a financial hoarder and you may not know it! What causes this? Let’s tackle the issue! You may wonder what a “Financial Hoarder” is. With all of the media attention that has been given to the hoarding of physical objects, there has been little...
You have probably started getting 1099’s of various types for investments, school tuition, contract work or other such income sources as well as W-2s for those who have an employer. Make sure you look these over and review for any potential discrepancies. If they all...
Let’s start the year organized! January 1– First day to fund traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs and SEP IRAs (for self-employed and small business owners) for the current year January 15 – 4th quarter estimated taxes are due! Revisit your budget (spending plan) or create a...
If you’re part of the sandwich generation — where you’re caring for children and aging parents — life can get pretty hectic. Especially if you’re managing your parent’s finances. Over the years we’ve seen what methods work best and what spells disaster. Make Sure You...