If you're paying attention to the news, you've probably come across story after story on the health of Social Security. And, depending on the actuarial assumptions used and the political slant, Social Security has been described as everything from a program in need of some adjustments to one in … [Read more...]
How Secure Is Social Security?
Retirement Planning Tips for Women
Women often face special challenges when planning for retirement. For example, if they are the primary caregivers in their families, their careers may be interrupted to care for children or elderly parents, which means they may spend less time in the workforce and earn less money than men in the … [Read more...]
Video: Kids and Money Part 3 – Young Adults
Raising Financially Responsible Children As a parent you want your kids to become healthy adults functioning in society and a big part of that is learning how to manage money. Should you be helping them through college? How do 529 accounts affect student loans? How should education savings be … [Read more...]
Child Tax Credit for 2021
Recently, there were temporary changes made to the child tax credit that will benefit many taxpayers. As part of The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, that was enacted in March 2021, the child tax credit has increased in amount, is fully refundable, and may be partially received in advance through … [Read more...]
Video: Kids and Money Part 2 – Pre-teens and Teens
Raising Financially Responsible Children As a parent you want your kids to become healthy adults functioning in society and a big part of that is learning how to manage money. Is allowance still appropriate? Should they have a credit card? Should they invest in the stock market? How much should you … [Read more...]