It is back-to-school time for many. Whether the first day of kindergarten or the last year of college, it is a reminder to parents, grandparents and aunts
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Every year the Social Security and Medicare Trustees released a report updating the financial health of the Trust Funds. These programs provide a very
For those with Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOC) and a need for borrowing, the last nine years provided extremely low interest rates – and therefore low
"The hardest thing in the world to understand is the income tax.” Albert Einstein
It is that wonderful time of year when our mail and now email boxes are
The tax law was passed by Congress and signed into law in late December. The changes impacted both individual and corporate taxes. This blog post provides an
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The 2018 Social Security inflation adjustments are finalized. For those receiving benefits, there will be a 2.0% increase for 2018 GROSS benefits (before
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Some people turn to their 401k when they need a loan. “Why not pay yourself the interest?” is one common thought. But what really goes on when you take out a
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The recent Illinois income tax increase caused many reactions. Asking taxpayers for more funds in return for reforms that can begin to fix the core problem is
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I distinctly remember two graduation gifts from my uncles and aunts that I enjoyed – a ‘Choose Your Gift’ catalog and a wallet. Another gift that will provide
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Estate planning is an important part of a financial plan. The term can mean different things depending on one’s perspective. Some may believe it is only
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The USDA recently issued Expenditures on Children by Families, 2015 or more commonly known as “The Cost of Raising a Child” report. The answer: $233,610 per
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It’s fall; time for cool evenings, changing leaves… and employee benefits enrollment. Whether you are new to the company or have been there for years, review
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