Dec 5, 2024 | Finances, Taxes
Taxes: Understanding the Essentials Navigating the tax system can be challenging for everyone, whether you’re an adult who hasn’t paid much attention to paycheck deductions or a young person starting your first job. A crucial first step in managing taxes...
Nov 25, 2024 | Finances, Planning
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...
Nov 14, 2024 | Finances, Planning
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...
Nov 7, 2024 | Finances, Taxes
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...
Oct 30, 2024 | Finances, Planning
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...
