Tag Archives: IRA

Spring Cleaning for Your Finances

It may not feel like Mother Nature has gotten the memo some days, but spring has, in fact, sprung! It’s customary at this time of year to give your home a good cleaning to clear out the cobwebs and get … Continue reading

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Maximizing Your Tax Return: Keeping Up on Changes

Whether you do your own taxes or get them done by a licensed tax preparer, this yearly task is often looked upon as one of the more dreaded chores we face as taxpayers. Making it even more formidable is the … Continue reading

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Retirement Fund Best Practices

Everyone needs to save for a nest egg, but the farther a person is from retirement, the more difficult it often is to be strict about a saving plan. While other financial responsibilities may be higher on your priority list, … Continue reading

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The 411 on 401(k) and Other Retirement Plans

According to the Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 80 percent of full-time workers have access to employer-sponsored retirement plans, and more than 80 percent of those with access participate in a plan. If you are not part … Continue reading

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Tips on Getting the Most From Your Tax Return

According to Kiplinger.com, about 45 million Americans itemize their 1040s, claiming more than $1 trillion worth of deductions. Another 92 million taxpayers claim about $700 billion using standard deductions. Many of us still may be paying Uncle Sam too much. … Continue reading

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