Family Courts Don’t Always Pay Attention to Federal Tax Law
Uh-oh! What to do when family court awards physical custody of a child to one parent and the tax exemption to the other. Read all about it in this week’s Tax Tip.
Brands Retreat
Stocks retreated amid a variety of economic news on Wednesday. Macy’s slipped nearly 14 percent today after reporting decreased sales and declining flagship store shopping.
Eight Experts from Henssler Financial Named to Atlanta’s 2015 Five Star Professionals Lists
Henssler Financial is pleased to announce eight of their financial planning experts were named to the Five Star Wealth Manager list in the October 2015 issue of Atlanta Magazine.
The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015
The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 made changes to a Social Security claiming strategy, among other provisions. Learn more in this week’s Financial Tip.
Mixed Results
Indices closed trading with mixed moves on Tuesday. The Dow and S&P 500 added gains while the Nasdaq shed some points. Materials, technology, and telecom brands traded slightly lower.
Monday Moves
Monday’s market ended in the red zone. Priceline slipped 9.6 percent after the online travel agency announced weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter guidance. Consumer brands such as Amazon, Tesla, Netflix, and Costco traded lower on the news.
Mixed Moves on Employment News
Stronger-than-expected jobs numbers led to mixed moves on Friday. The Dow and Nasdaq tacked on some points while the S&P 500 traded fractionally into the red.
Effects of Life Insurance on the Valuation of Stock
The value of a business increases when the business receives the death benefit proceeds. Read all about it in this week’s Business Tip.
A Slight Retreat
Thursday’s trading session closed slightly lower in the wake of mixed earnings reports. Companies such as Facebook and Kate Spade added gains after reporting favorable quarterly data, while shares of SeaWorld and Qualcomm dipped on disappointing details.
Dealing with Medical Billing Issues
Request an itemized bill from your medical provider to help deal with any medical billing issues that may arise. We explain in this week’s Insurance Tip.