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The True Cost of 401(k) Loans
The number of 401(k) participants taking a loan against their retirement plan is on the rise. In fact, according to National Bureau of Economic Research, 21 percent of 401(k) participants ... -
Teaching Good Money Habits to Children
The way we interact with money continues to evolve each year. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston's most recent report of Consumer Payment Choice, cash transactions make up ... -
Retirement plans that might not pan-out
Lifestyle choices, cash reserves, tax planning, estate planning, insurance, education funding and planning for life after work (retirement) are all important considerations for any comprehensive financial plan. While developing a ... -
Lifestyle Creep – What It Is and How to Avoid It
How did you earmark the last raise or bonus you received from your employer? Did you set aside more money for financial planning goals or did you ratchet up your ... -
How to Prioritize Your Financial Life
In financial planning, we are taught to “plan” our finances around an uncertain future. While planning for the future and being a good steward of money and wealth is ... -
4 Personal Finance Numbers You Need To Know
Do you know your numbers? When it comes to finances, people often spend more time researching what they will purchase with their money than they do gaining financial clarity and ... -
How to Assist Aging Parents With Their Finances
Next to politics, money is often the last topic that people want to discuss openly – especially when you are speaking to family. The sensitivity of this topic is often ... -
IRS continues to warn of Tax Scams
The Internal Revenue Service continues to warn taxpayers about the importance of avoiding the overabundance of tax scams and schemes this tax season. According to the IRS, thousands of people ... -
New Audit Red Flags for 2019 tax season
Despite concerns regarding another government shutdown, the IRS is expected to get itself into gear for the upcoming tax season. While the overall risk of being audited is generally low, ... -
Protect your financial life with a Defensive Budget
As the Government shutdown continues, nearly 800,000 federal workers will be going without paychecks this week. According to real estate firm www.Zillow.com, these workers owe a combined $249 million in ...
