New Tax Rules Mean Changes for Retirement Accounts

New Tax Rules Mean Changes for Retirement Accounts The SECURE Act 2.0, passed by Congress in late 2022, features numerous ways for you to save more money in your tax advantaged retirement accounts. Here are several of the bill’s provisions and what they mean for you....

Creating Financial Goals as a Couple

Creating Financial Goals as a Couple Financial goals make it possible for you and your partner to achieve the things you dream about. Here are several action items to create – and achieve – financial goals as a couple: Start talking sooner rather than later. Finances...

Jumpstart Your Savings with These 3 Rules

Jumpstart Your Savings with These 3 Rules While U.S. savings habits are improving, nearly 50% of Americans have no more than $500 in the event of an emergency. If you want to ramp up your savings, every little bit helps. Consider these 3 rules to jumpstart your...

Tips to Make Sure Your Tax Return Doesn’t Get Stuck!

Tips to Make Sure Your Tax Return Doesn’t Get Stuck! Here are several ways to make sure that your tax return is prepared and filed as quickly (and as accurately!) as possible. Keep tax documents in one place. Missing tax documents are one of the biggest reasons...

Why You Should File Your Tax Return Early

Why You Should File Your Tax Return Early Tax filing season officially began on Monday, January 23rd. Not many people file that early, but for some taxpayers it makes sense to do so. Here are common reasons to consider trying to be at the head of the line: You want to...

Correcting Common Financial Mistakes

Correcting Common Financial Mistakes You’re working at the office, getting stuff done around the house, or hanging out with family when — wham! — a phone call, email or text alerts you that something happened with your finances. When a not-so-nice financial event...