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Preparing Financially for 2024
2024 is upon us. Are you ready to navigate the new year financially? Here are some key steps you can take to start the journey into 2024 and beyond.
Strategies for Living on a Single Income
When living off a single income, planning and budgeting are key for avoiding debt and covering your expenses. Here are some beneficial strategies for those living alone or families relying on one income.
5 Financial Goals for the New Year
Start the year off right by getting started on these five top financial goals.
SECURE Act 2.0: What's New and How Could It Affect You?
The SECURE Act 2.0 is now law. Here's a summary of the biggest changes that could affect you.
California to Begin Issuing Inflation Relief Payments
California is about to start sending inflation relief payments to residents. Here's what you can expect.
Thinking of Investing During the Market Downturn? Consider These 5 Things First
The market downturn could be a beneficial opportunity for some investors. Should you be taking advantage of today's bear market?
January Is National Financial Wellness Month
January is Financial Wellness Month. Here are some tips on how to evaluate and improve your financial wellness.
Tax Planning in Turbulent Times
Whether you’re saving, investing, spending, bequeathing, or receiving wealth, there’s scarcely a move you can make without considering how taxes might influence the outcome. But how do we plan when we cannot know?
You Received Unemployment Benefits: What Does That Mean for Your Taxes?
Receiving unemployment compensation is a huge help. But an unexpected tax hit? Not so much. Here are 3 ways you can take control of your taxes if you claimed unemployment benefits this year.
Tax Planning in Turbulent Times Part 1: The Tools of the Tax-Planning Trade
The particulars may evolve, but it seems there are always an array of tax breaks to encourage us to save toward our major life goals—such as retirement, healthcare, education, emergency spending, charitable giving, and wealth transfer.

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