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As we are nearing the end of the 2022 tax filing season, I am sure you are thinking the same as most: “How can I pay less next year?” Of course, specific tax advice needs to come from a tax planning professional. Each person...

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How to Write a Financial Plan: The 30-Minute Financial Plan

Everyone should have a financial plan. With an exception for small children, so we’ll go with teenagers and on up....

5 Steps to Cope With Financial Stress

The ebb of the pandemic is leaving a residue of stress in its wake. Americans’ stress levels are running higher...

The Gray Divorce Checklist

If you’re over the age of 50 and seeking a divorce, there are some factors you should consider before signing...

Meal Planning As a Financial Tool

Sometimes there really are miracle cures. People tend to think that things that save them time and money will be...

The Cost of Private School vs. Public School vs. Homeschooling

From kindergarten through twelfth grade, I attended public school, partly because the cost of private school was too high for...

Why You Shouldn’t Bank on a Tax Refund

Most people get excited at the thought of a potentially huge tax refund, often to the point that they make...

The IRS $600 Rule, Simplified

There seems to be a lot of confusion around the IRS $600 rule for payments processed on third-party networks. Which...

Keep Your Wallet “in the black” this Black Friday

November is a month for turkey, pumpkin pie, and cranberry sauce. For leaves piled so high you could dive right...

Stay Focused and Change Some Money Attitudes During Inflation

Inflation decreases purchasing power by driving up prices. You might consider altering your finances during times of high inflation. Investors...

What Is a 529 Plan?

Do you have children? If so, you’ve likely spent time wondering how you’re going to pay for their college education.

I’m Confused — What the Heck is a 401(k), IRA, and Roth?

Roth—401(k)—IRA—oh my! What do all these numbers and letters mean anyway? Perhaps you know that they have something to do...

Student Loans and Marriage: Good Communication Helped Us Tackle Massive Debt

My wife, Tori, and I started dating about a decade ago. Little did we know then that we would face...