With scam tactics evolving fast in 2025, now is the time to sharpen your radar. This article walks you through the red flags of today’s financial frauds and practical steps you can take to stay ahead.
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Howard Hook is Teaching a Class on Charitable Giving Strategies at Princeton Adult School
Donating to charity makes us feel good. But resources are not finite. What if there was a way to structure your giving so you and the charity can both benefit to an even greater extent? This course teaches you how.
EKS Hosts HomeFront at Rider Broncs Game
EKS is proud to host HomeFront, a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to end homelessness in Central New Jersey.
An Update on the Concern About the IRS Tax Withholding Tables
This is an update about the problem with the IRS Tax Withholding Table.
The Gift of Perspective
This article illustrates an important fact: Perspective is a gift.
Join us for Spring Semester 2019 at the Princeton Adult School
Spring Semester at the Princeton Adult School starts soon! Check out our classes here.
7 Resolutions for Financial Success
It’s that time of year again, when we reflect on what is important to us, revisit values, and make resolutions. Consider what you can do to organize your financial life and achieve your long-term goals. Here are 7 realistic resolutions to get you started.
15 Money Moves to Make in 2019
Financial uncertainty is in the air, so here’s how to spend less, save more and invest smarter.
Credit Freezes: Are they right for you?
Every time there is a massive data breach, we are asked “Should I freeze my credit?” Historically, the process has been cumbersome and time consuming, and few do it. Now, Congress has made it easier. Here’s how it works.
Tax Bill Alert
Another tax bill is working its way through the House. If passed in its present form, it makes changes to retirement plans and other things. Read more.
The Grass is Not Always Greener on the Other Side
Everybody wants to be in on the ground floor of the next big investment idea. This year, we’re getting a lot of questions about the Marijuana industry. With medical usage now legal in most states, and well-established companies looking to enter the industry, is this a slam-dunk investment opportunity? Let’s discuss.
Giving to Charity This Holiday Season? Why the New Tax Plan Changes Everything.
About 12% of charitable giving happens in the last three days of the year. But under the new tax plan, many taxpayers won’t be able to deduct their donations. Howard Hook contributed to this article, outlining the new rules, explaining who can itemize, and reviewing some useful strategies.
Rules if You Inherit an Inherited IRA
How is the RMD of an inherited IRA calculated if that IRA was already also an inherited IRA? Read Howard’s answer.