Saving in your youth and the power of compound interest. We’re often reminded to save money for a rainy day, but young people don’t always think in the long-term. While it’s true that many people start investing later in life and enjoy comfortable returns on their...
Investing timidly may shield you against risk ...
WEEKLY QUOTE “It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.” - Walt Disney WEEKLY TIP If you are a single parent, a will, a power of attorney and disability income insurance are crucial to have – after all, you are the sole provider. WEEKLY RIDDLE About 90% of this country’s land area is made...
April is nearly here. Keep your IRA in mind. Many of us associate April with taxes. We should also associate it with IRAs, for April is the month with the deadlines for IRA contributions and mandatory IRA withdrawals. The deadline for your 2010 IRA contribution is April...
WEEKLY QUOTE“A happy marriage is the union of two good forgivers.” – Robert Quillen WEEKLY TIP If you’re a new parent, you have 18 years to save for your child’s college education. Start now, because who knows what college will cost by 2030. WEEKLY RIDDLE A man brings a silver antique wrapped up...
Can the last quarter of 2011 live up to historical averages? Is a rally ahead? You may have heard that stocks tend to do well in the fourth quarter. History affirms that perception: while past performance is no guarantee of future results, the last quarter of the...
QUOTE OF THE QUARTER“Action is a great restorer and builder of confidence. Inaction is not only the result, but the cause, of fear.” – Norman Vincent Peale QUARTERLY TIP When companies offer health insurance benefits to domestic partners, they are often taxable. A cost-benefit analysis can be illuminating and...
Will Congress pass it? What difference could it potentially make? On September 8, President Obama announced a new plan to improve the economy – the $447 billion American Jobs Act, a sequel of sorts to his past economic stimulus proposals. His announced goal: job creation without...
A look at the changes coming in 2012, 2013 & 2014. Companies sponsoring group health plans should be aware of the changes coming to the health insurance industry as part of the “second stage” of health care reform. These major and minor adjustments should be kept...
WEEKLY QUOTE“The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes.” – Lee Iacocca WEEKLY TIP Take a look at your withholding. It might be wise to adjust it before the end of the year, especially if you make estimated tax payments...