Retirement Plan Distribution Pitfalls
Be aware when your leave employer—a retirement plan distribution before age 59½ comes with a penalty! We explain in this week’s Tax Tip.
A Military Buyback May Increase Your Pension Payout
As a federal civilian employee, you have the opportunity to buy back your military time to increase your pension payout. Learn more in this week’s Financial Tip.
Sole Proprietorship—Is The Risk Worth It?
A sole proprietorship comes with few bureaucratic hoops, but you have to contend with 100% personal liability. We explain in this week’s Business Tip.
Medicare Premiums and Other Costs for 2016
Some Medicare premium increases are less than projected because of provisions in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015. We explain in this week’s Insurance Tip.
When a Saver Marries a Spender, Every Penny Counts
What happens when a saver loves a spender? A compromise on your future money habits is necessary. Learn more in this week’s Financial Tip.
Understanding Risk and Your Investments
Our experts discuss risk and the jargon that comes with investing.
Market Roundup: Markets Have a Strong Week Ahead of the Holiday
The markets started the week on a positive trajectory with gains in both the Energy and Utilities sectors. Trading ended mixed on Tuesday. The Energy sector weighed on the markets as a result of a downswing in crude oil. The Consumer Price Index ticked up by 0.2%. Industrial production decreased by 0.2% in October, while manufacturing output, however, increased by 0.4%. Mid-week, investors reacted favorably to minutes from the latest Federal Open Market Committee meeting. Comments from the October meeting indicated the majority of members supported a rate hike in December, although no decision had been made, and any move continues to be data dependent. The markets pulled back on Thursday with Healthcare stocks trading lower while Technology stocks traded higher. Labor Department data showed initial jobless claims decreased by 5,000 to 271,000 last week. On Friday, the markets were buoyed by news of stronger-than-anticipated sales from retailers. The weekly results ended strong ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday and the beginning of the holiday shopping season.
Exploring Finance Options for a Home Renovation
Ready to update the kitchen? We explain what your home renovation finance options are in today’s Marietta Daily Journal. Read the Article
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Are Valuable Tools for Small Business Owners
Need an objective, black and white measure of your business processes? Implement Key Performance Indicators. We explain in this week’s Business Tip.
Comparing Health Insurance Options During Open Enrollment
During open enrollment, you’ll want to review the copayments, deductibles, and coinsurance associated with each plan. Read more in this week’s Insurance Tip.