The following is a guest post from a friend who is living what many of my clients’ families undergo every day. Helping our aging loved ones can be challenging. I hope the advice offered from this real story is of comfort and assistance. Not-So-Independent After All My...
As 2022 draws to an end, here are several time-sensitive financial tasks to consider. Year-End Retirement Planning Contribute to 401k plans by December 31st Deposits to your 401k plan are due by the end of the year. Typically, 401k contributions are made through...
When I start working with clients, I, like many daily money managers, always ask about estate documents. I want to look at the whole picture of my client’s financial health, and estate planning is a critical piece. Part of that estate planning is picking the right...
If you have a family member who will be in college for the 2022-23 school year, October 1st is the start date for submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. The FAFSA is the key to getting financial aid; every student should file because not...
Remember when credit cards were for travel, not grocery shopping? Recall the days before debit cards? We are all using plastic more than ever—for both large and small purchases. And so are scammers and fraudsters! About 31.8 million U.S. consumers had their credit...
September is the official end of summer and a return to classes for students and teachers. It is also estimated tax time again! If you receive income where there is no withholding (eg. Investment earnings, home business) then you are probably familiar with estimated...
