As the April 15 tax deadline approaches, many taxpayers scramble to finalize their filings and make necessary payments. However, not...
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Riding Out the Current Market Decline
As many of you have likely noticed, the stock market has experienced a notable drop in recent days. It’s understandable to feel...
Make Life Easier for Your Heirs
Plenty of unpleasant tasks might keep sliding down on your to-do list, everything from cleaning out the garage to updating your...
The Art of Text Etiquette in Personal and Business Relationships
In an era where texting has become a primary mode of communication, understanding text etiquette is crucial for maintaining strong...
The Check Is In The Mail! That Could Be a Big Problem.
"The check is in the mail." That used to be a common excuse about why a creditor had not received your payment, but now it may be a...
Retirement Savings Win Out Over College Accounts
You are undoubtedly familiar with the airplane flight attendant's warning about putting on your own oxygen mask in the event of a...
IRS Releases Standard Mileage Rates for 2025
The IRS has increased the optional standard mileage rates for computing the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business...
Auto Insurance Rates Are Soaring, But You Can Limit the Damage
Sticker shock no longer means just to the cost of a new car. It also applies to sharply higher car insurance premiums. If you have...
Schwab Phishing Scam Alert
We have been alerted that there is an active phishing text campaign in which clients receive a text message from an international...
Charitable Gift Giving: Opportunities and Scams
The flood of political emails and solicitations has slowed since the election ended. Now, the calls for charitable gifts are moving...
Inflation, Deflation, and Disinflation
“If inflation has decreased over the last few years, why haven’t my expenses?” We are often asked this question, whether in meetings...
Seizing Control of Your Retirement: Monthly Pension vs. Lump Sum
As the year draws to a close, many people reflect on their financial future. The end of the calendar year tends to be a popular time...