According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), tax scams tend to increase during tax season and times of crisis. Now that tax...
Miscellaneous Insights
Black Friday and Cyber Monday: Are they so different?
The day after Thanksgiving has been dubbed Black Friday. Black Friday has kicked off the holiday shopping season for decades, with...
Support Local Business on Small Business Saturday
Black Friday marks the start of one of the busiest shopping periods of the year. Small Business Saturday, which is always the last...
Financial Planning, Miscellaneous Insights
Think Small. It Could Have Big Rewards.
Big ideas and significant accomplishments tend to get the headlines, but to actually get things done, you might need to think small....
Financial Planning, Miscellaneous Insights
Sitting Down with Fee-Only Financial Advisor Howard Hook
We sat down with Howard Hook, Principal and Senior Wealth Advisor at EKS Associates. His responses are lightly edited for brevity....
7 Tips to Help You Manage Your Money
A lot goes into managing one's finances. Missteps can result in everything from missed opportunities to penalties that must be paid....
Podcast Recommendations
First, there were newspapers. About 100 years ago, radio became the hot new thing, followed by television, cable (with its seemingly...
7 Little Improvements That Can Have a Big Impact on Your Financial Health
Trying to keep up with all the interesting and valuable news articles available each day seems like a full-time job. As we did last...
How Long You Should Keep Personal Financial Documents
Spring is Here. Here's How Long You Should Keep Financial Documents. Personal organization often takes the forefront when spring...
The High Cost of Dying
There are plenty of things we procrastinate about, such as going to the dentist, cleaning out the clutter closet, and exercising. Oh,...
Financial Planning, Miscellaneous Insights
Resolve to be Prepared for the Unexpected
Good riddance to 2020. That is the overwhelming sentiment as the calendar changes to 2021. A new year brings new hope: successful...
Financial Planning, Miscellaneous Insights
Sitting Down with Fee-Only Financial Planner, Darren Zagarola
We sat down with Darren Zagarola, Principal and Senior Wealth Advisor at EKS Associates, to discuss a wide range of financial...