Tax Smart Gifting
Sometimes a gift recipients think they must pay income tax on the gift received. False! We explain in this week’s Tax Tip.
Understanding the Definition of Financial Aid
In addition to loans, financial aid includes scholarships, grants, and work-study jobs. Read all about it in this week’s Financial Tip.
Saving More to Save More
Our experts spend some time on a case study of a family who was looking at an empty nest in two years when the children went to college, but now find themselves expecting a new bundle of joy.
Would You Trust a Robot to Manage Your Money?
Robo-advisors are a new trend for investing. Bil Lako, CFP®, explains the good, bad and ugly in today’s Marietta Daily Journal. Read the Article
QuickBooks Tip: Creating Item Records
Be very precise when creating item records in QuickBooks to avoid creating problems with your accounting. We walk you through it in this QuickBooks Tip.
Family, Income and Residence Changes Can Affect Your Premium Tax Credit
It is important that you report changes in circumstances—including moving—to the Health Insurance Marketplace. Learn why in this week’s Insurance Tip.
Refinanced Mortgage Interest May Not All Be Deductible
In some instances, home equity debt isn’t tax deductible. We explain in this week’s Tax Tip.
All About IPOs
The offering price of an IPO may be very different from the price at which the stock trades on its first day. We explain in this week’s Financial Tip.
Net Unrealized Appreciation Tax Breaks on your Company Stock
Generally, you never want to take a cash distribution from your 401(k), unless you have highly appreciated company stock.
Market Roundup: Markets Close Down in First Full Week of 2015
Friday’s session ended in red territory with Energy stocks leading the way, capping off a volatile week. During the week, stocks traded lower amid a further retreat in oil prices and a variety of economic news. U.S. factory orders declined in November, as new orders for manufactured goods fell 0.7%. However, the week’s news wasn’t all bad. The U.S. foreign trade gap narrowed to $39 billion in November from $42.2 billion in October. The ADP Jobs Report showed the private sector added 241,000 net positions in December, exceeding November’s addition of 227,000.