Author Archive

The New Tax Return

As the 2018 tax season is now behind most of us, the outcomes ranged from being pleasantly surprised with a lighter tax bill, to paying…

What to Keep & What to Toss

  Now that Tax Day has come and gone, it’s a good idea to take a look at the ever-increasing stack of paper that inevitably…

What to Keep/What to Toss

Now that Tax Day has come and gone, it’s a good idea to take a look at the ever-increasing stack of paper that inevitably invades…

Six Behavioral Traits that Can Influence Your Investments

Your success as an investor can be linked to your behavior as an investor. Success isn’t always based on picking the right stock, bond, region,…

Where Do I Start? How to Begin Your Financial Journey

We often receive calls from individuals and families who are just starting their financial journey, all asking the same question – where do I start?…

Beware of these latest tax scams!

As part of a tax seminar to prepare financial professionals for the 2018 tax season, we were updated on the latest tax scams that are…

Can’t Buy Me Love (or Happiness)?

We all know that money can’t buy love, right? But . . . can money buy happiness? A study by University of Michigan economists Betsey…

Financial Fitness Resolutions for 2018

Have you thought about including any personal financial goals on your New Year’s resolution list? If so, the first step is to establish realistic short…

Smart Holiday Spending – Avoid a New Year Financial Hangover

  As the gift giving season draws near, here are some suggestions to avoid a spending hangover in early 2018. Start by establishing a gifting…

FAFSA application: Take Action Now!

Time for parents and students to get started on their college application process.  The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2018-2019 academic…