Are You Withholding Enough for Your Taxes

  Time for a Checkup: Are You Withholding Enough for Your Taxes? August 18, 2021   As we are now half way through the year, it’s a good time to check your tax withholdings to ensure you haven’t been paying too much or too little. This is...

Good Debt Vs Bad Debt

  Good Debt Vs. Bad Debt July 14, 2021   Good Debt Adds Value Good debt often leads to financial growth, because the product or service being purchased adds more value than the debt that comes with it. Student loans are usually an example of good debt...

Forced to Withdraw from Retirement Accounts

  Forced to Withdraw from Retirement Accounts? What You Need to Know. June 28, 2021   We’re always being reminded to save for retirement in tax-advantaged accounts like 401(k)s or IRAs. But did you know the government does an about-face and forces us...

Know Your Net Worth

  Know Your Net Worth June 23, 2021   Knowing your net worth and understanding how it is changing over time is one of the most important financial concepts that everyone needs to understand. This number is used by banks, mortgage companies, insurance...

The Art of Bill Paying

  The Art of Bill Paying May 31, 2021   Here are some ways to get control of your budget and perfect the art of stress-free bill paying. Make a Budget  Knowing what you are making and what you are spending is essential to proper bill paying. First, find out...

Defending Fair Market Value

  Defending Fair Market Value April 29, 2021   Fair market value (FMV) is the price that property would sell for on the open market. It is the price that would be agreed on between a willing buyer and a willing seller, with neither being required to act, and...