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Small business retirement plans attractive for employees and employer
As our economy slowly improves, many small businesses have begun to see light at the end of the economic tunnel and are more optimistic about 2014. In fact, a recent ... -
Reduce your chances of an audit
Tax season is upon us and both taxpayers and preparers have begun compiling income tax statements in order to meet the upcoming April 15 deadline. More than 243 million tax ... -
Money moves for 2014
From your health to your wealth, New Year’s resolutions can help jump-start your game plan for 2014. While a recent CBS News poll suggests only half of those Americans who ... -
Retirement account penalties can be costly
Accessing retirement accounts before age 59½ can prove costly, usually resulting in a penalty of 10 percent of the amount withdrawn. While many savers do not intend to tap into ... -
Flexible spending accounts can help tax burden
Year-end is an ideal time to assess your benefit options for 2014 including life, health, and other cafeteria plans that may help reduce your tax liability. One effective, yet often ... -
When to take distributions from your retirement plan
With only two months remaining in the year, seniors with retirement accounts must be sure their required minimum distributions (RMDs) are in order and taken on time. Unfortunately, more and ... -
Debt deal sets up next fiscal fight
The last-minute debt deal reached by Congress on Oct. 17 reopened the government, extended the debt ceiling and averted a default. While many analysts and investors applauded the resolution, others ... -
In search of tax-friendly states for retirees
For many retirees, retirement is a bit more challenging than they thought. Interest rates have been low, investment returns have been volatile and health-care costs are on the rise. There ... -
There are tax breaks for working parents
The summer months present scheduling challenges for many working parents, as arrangements are made for child care while school is out. From daycare to day camp, child-care costs can be ... -
401(k) loans cost more than you think
The number of 401(k) participants taking a loan against their retirement plan is on the rise. In fact, according to a survey by Wells Fargo, there was a 28 percent ...