Will debt consolidation hurt or help my credit rating?
Making one debt payment instead of many may help you keep your debt under better control, but you may end up paying more in interest over time. We explain in this Question of the Week.
Preparing Taxes for 2018 and Beyond
Now that the fog of 2017’s taxes are behind you, did you talk to your C.P.A. about 2018? Some significant rules have changed, especially itemized deductions. Better take a look at your taxes now! We explain in this week’s Tax Tip.
Distributions from Traditional IRAs: Prior to Age 59½
IRAs were meant to fund your retirement, so the IRS penalizes you if you withdraw from your account prior to age 59½. Learn the details in this week’s Financial Tip.
QuickBooks Tip: Customizing QuickBooks’ Forms
You might just think invoices are so you can get paid, but your accounting forms also contribute to your business’s image. We explain how you can personalize them in this QuickBooks Tip.
Navigating group health coverage options
In today’s Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, explains the may options of group health care coverage. Recent graduates who are accepting jobs might think that they’ve got an easy ride since their new employer offers a group health plan. Truth is, navigating the options in group health plans can be complicated.
What are Dividends?
When investors think of stocks, they often think of them increasing or decreasing in price. However, some companies share their earnings with shareholders in the form of dividends. Read all about it in this week’s Question of the Week.
Tax Reform Changes How Alimony Is Treated
Divorce in your future? Tax reform changed a lot of things, including how alimony is treated on your income tax return. Learn more in this week’s Tax Tip.
Managing Money When You Marry: Financial Tips for Newlyweds
Love & Marriage: it starts with mapping out your financial future together. Being on the same page is a step to making it a partnership that will last! We explain in this week’s Financial Tip.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Self-Employment
How do you determine if the world of self-employment is a pipe dream or an idea worth pursuing? We list out some advantages and disadvantages in this week’s Business Tip.
Time Value of Money for the Recent Graduate
In today’s Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, explains that money is worth more today than an identical amount in the future because of its potential earning capacity. This is how you balance saving for retirement while you still have debt to pay off. Read the Article This article is for demonstrative and academic purposes and…