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How to Stage Your Home for Sale: Tips, Costs, and ROI
Putting your home up for sale can be an exciting and nerve-wracking experience, especially in this uncertain real estate market. To...
5 Smart Ways to Use Leftover 529 Plan Funds After Graduation
Saving for college through a 529 Plan is a smart, tax-advantaged strategy. But what happens if your child graduates and there’s money...
Is it Wise to Co-Sign a Loan? What to Consider First
When someone you care about asks you to co-sign a loan, it's natural to want to help. Whether it's your child buying their first car,...
From Clueless to Confident: Teaching Your Kids Financial Responsibility
Sending your kids off to college involves lots of unknowns: Will they handle their newfound freedom as conscientious young adults,...
Cutting Through the Noise: Two Crucial Questions Investors Need to Ask
In today’s 24/7 news cycle, investors are bombarded with headlines, talking heads, economic predictions, and market forecasts, which...
2025 Tax Law Changes: What’s in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The Bill is a spending bill that includes changes to...
Important Birthdays Over 50
Most children stop being “and-a-half” somewhere around age 12. Kids add “and-a-half“ to make sure everyone knows they’re closer to...
Reminder: Second Quarter Estimated Tax Payments Due June 16
If you make quarterly estimated income tax payments, don’t forget—the deadline for your second quarter 2025 federal and state...
Oversharing Online Makes You an Easy Target for Cybercriminals
People share online to feel connected. It allows individuals to celebrate life's milestones, stay in touch with loved ones, reconnect...
May 29 is 529 Plan Day
May 29 is 529 Plan Day, a day to highlight the importance of these tax-advantaged college savings accounts. Here's why they exist,...
Aging in Place
The chances are that you've made plans over the years to buy a house, send the kids to college, and retire "comfortably." However,...