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Don’t Make These Retirement Mistakes

Good article from The Financial Word:  10 Worst  Mistakes People Make After Retirement: Not Changing Lifestyle after retirement Failing to Move to More Conservative Investments Applying for Social Security Too Early Spending Too Much Money Too Soon Failure to Be Aware of Frauds and Scams Cashing Out Pension Too Soon Not Being Effective Tax-Wise During [...]

2018-04-03T16:03:06-07:00August 9th, 2016|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Don’t Make These Retirement Mistakes

10 Ways To Avoid Wasting Your Tax Refund

It’s tempting to use refund cash to pay bills and rent or splurge on a longed-for extra. Instead, you might consider this your opportunity to do a bit of forward planning. Here are 10 ways to avoid wasting your tax refund. 1. Upgrade Your Career Skills It’s no longer enough to just do a good [...]

2016-06-27T07:36:58-07:00January 6th, 2016|Tax|Comments Off on 10 Ways To Avoid Wasting Your Tax Refund

Eight Facts about New ACA Information Statements

individuals will receive new ACA information statements 1.) While the information on these forms may help you complete your tax return, they are not needed to file. You can file your federal tax return even if you have not received one of these statements. 2.) Form 1095-B, Health Coverage, is used by coverage providers to [...]

2018-04-03T16:03:06-07:00December 23rd, 2015|Tax, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Eight Facts about New ACA Information Statements

Fun, Simple and Elegant Decorating Idea

White Oak Interiors 40 mins · Carmenize Your Space with...an adaptable ottoman. Functional furniture is essential to maximizing space in our homes, but what about in the workplace? The Qui Ottoman is eye-catching and versatile enough for the workplace. Some pieces can be moved around easily and others are stationary, but equipped with electrical cables [...]

2018-04-03T16:03:06-07:00November 24th, 2015|Just for Fun!|Comments Off on Fun, Simple and Elegant Decorating Idea

3 Things You Should Consider During Open Enrollment

Here are three things you should consider during the Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment period: 1. Advance credit payments lower premiums - You can choose to have all, some, or none of your estimated credit paid in advance directly to your insurance company on your behalf to lower what you pay out-of-pocket for your monthly [...]

2018-04-03T16:03:08-07:00November 17th, 2015|Uncategorized|Comments Off on 3 Things You Should Consider During Open Enrollment

Stepping Stones to Savings

In the hectic world we live in, it is understandable that families focus on the day-to-day, especially when planning for the distant future can seem daunting. But long-term financial planning is crucial, particularly when it comes to retirement. A long-held principle of sound financial planning is that any stable retirement plan must be supported by [...]

2018-04-03T16:03:08-07:00November 9th, 2015|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Stepping Stones to Savings

6 Reasons to Stay in Your Current Home During Retirement

The typical retirement dream involves riding off into the sunbelt, golf clubs and beach umbrella in hand. However, the reality is that the majority of retirees never leave home. Most people opt to age in place, or if they do move, they find a smaller house near their old neighborhood. Only about 7 percent of [...]

2018-04-03T16:03:08-07:00November 3rd, 2015|Uncategorized|Comments Off on 6 Reasons to Stay in Your Current Home During Retirement

Holiday Dinner Rolls to die for!

2 Dozen Rolls Ingredients 1/3 cup warm water, 110 - 115 degrees 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast 1/3 cup + 1/4 tsp granulated sugar 1 1/3 cups whole milk, warmed to 110 - 115 degrees 3/4 cup salted butter, at room temperature, divided 1 large egg, at room temperature 1 1/2 tsp salt 4 [...]

2018-04-03T16:03:08-07:00October 26th, 2015|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Holiday Dinner Rolls to die for!

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