The Good – and Not So Good – of AI
The Good - and Not So Good - of AI At its heart, technology exists to solve problems and enrich our lives, but its journey is rarely straightforward. The rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into everyday tools—like search engines, smart speakers, and...
2025 Social Security Changes
2025 Social Security Changes 2025 Social Security Find out how your benefits have changed Average Retirement Benefits Starting January 2025 Average Benefits - All Workers 2025: $1,976/mo (+$69) 2024: $1,907/mo Maximum Benefits for Workers Retiring at Full Retirement...
Watch Out for These Tax Myths
Watch Out for These Tax Myths MYTH: /miTH/ (noun) – a widely held but false belief or idea Many myths about the IRS and the tax code have been amplified online in recent years. Here are several myths that if you believe them, could leave you with an expensive tax...
Proper Inventory Management Can Lead to Higher Cash Flow
Proper Inventory Management Can Lead to Higher Cash Flow Mastering inventory levels is a key to many successful and growing businesses. Here are several reasons why proper inventory management can lead to lower costs and higher cash flow: Less shrink. Shrinkage...
Taming Monthly Bill Creep
Taming Monthly Bill Creep You notice one of your monthly expenses just went up from $25 to $28. Six months later and you're now paying $35. Fast forward another 18 months and now the charge is $50 a month. If you have an expense on autopay, you may go several months...
2024 Form W-9 & 1099 Check In
2024 Form W-9 & 1099 Check In Summer is officially over and as we near the beginning of the 4th quarter, we again want to remind you of the importance of making sure that you are well on your way in gathering the information you will need (or we will need) in...
Think Before Tapping 401(k)s and IRAs as Emergency Fund
Think Before Tapping 401(k)s and IRAs as Emergency Fund All Americans are now allowed to withdraw up to $1,000 every year from retirement accounts to pay for a broad range of emergency expenses. There are several reasons, however, why you should avoid tapping your...
Tips to Protect Your Social Security Number
Tips to Protect Your Social Security Number Very few things in life can create a higher degree of stress than having your Social Security number (SSN) stolen. This is because, unlike other forms of identification, your SSN is virtually permanent. Here are some things...
5 Ideas to Help Save Money
5 Ideas to Help Save Money Creating a sound financial foundation for you and your family is anything but easy. It is tough to save when everyone is tempting you with adding one monthly service after another. Add to that the high increases in things like property taxes...
Straight As: Ideas to Help Your Kids Thrive This School Year
Straight As: Ideas to Help Your Kids Thrive This School Year Your child's education now features more screen time, more remote learning, and more opportunities to be tripped up in our online world. The good news is that you can still make a difference in your child's...