Parents have so many decisions to make and so many responsibilities to fulfill. Giving your kids an allowance may not be at the top...
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Insurance 101: Understanding the Importance of Umbrella Liability Coverage
Accidents happen. That’s a fact of life. One of the most important parts of a financial plan is ensuring the protection of your nest...
Is This The Right Business To Invest In?
Have you ever been approached by someone who said, "Do I have a deal for you!" Perhaps you've been approached by a friend, family...
How to Protect the Identity of Your Late Loved Ones
It may be stating the obvious, but criminals have no shame. They will steal from the rich and the poor. They will steal from the...
The World’s Volatile, But it’s No Time to Panic
It's been a rough ride. The Dow and Nasdaq fall and rise double digits daily, inflation climbed by 7.9% through February, and filling...
What Do Rising Interest Rates Mean for Your Money?
On March 16, 2022, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) of the Federal Reserve raised the benchmark federal funds rate by 0.25%...
EKS Associates Launches a New Website
At EKS Associates, we are always looking for new ways to improve our clients' experiences. We're excited to share that we've updated...
Watch Out for These Common Tax Scams
According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), tax scams tend to increase during tax season and times of crisis. Now that tax...
6 Overlooked Financial Tips
Managing your finances, saving for special big-ticket items, and planning for retirement are examples of things that can feel...
Federal Tax Filing Season Has Started
The IRS announced that the starting date for accepting and processing 2021 tax-year returns was Monday, January 24, 2022. Tips for...
Know the Rules Before Making 529 Plan Withdrawals
Congratulations. Your son or daughter has been accepted to college, and now you get to pay (some of) the bill. That’s a lot easier if...
New Life Expectancy Tables Impact RMDs in 2022
The IRS has adjusted the Life Expectancy Tables used by participants and beneficiaries of retirement plans. These changes impact...