The time has finally come: you’re ready to retire. For many, this means living off savings or social security, but in reality, now that you’re unemployed it’s time you started making real money. Investing after retirement is a great way to continue making income, cover expenses in lieu of a regular paycheck, and stay plugged into the booming American economy. Read More
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Feb
10 Steps Employees Can Take to Adapt To The New Tax Law
With the recent passing of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, many Americans are wondering how their finances will be affected. That’s a fair question, since a tax overhaul of this size and scope hasn’t happened since the 1980s. Read More

Feb
10 Tax Deductions You Could be Missing
It’s almost tax season again! Before you file, it might be a good idea to do some research about the changes that we can expect to see from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. If you itemize and plan to continue doing so, it’s worth your time to find out what has changed. Read More

Jan
Is There Such a Thing as a Debtor’s Prison?
In this modern world that we live in, consumers are protected and have certain rights when it comes to debt collection. The practices of debt collection agencies have to abide by rules through the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) as enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). According to the FTC, consumers are to be safeguarded from abusive, harassing or unfair debt collection practices. But, the question is, “Does this act protect consumers from being arrested for the failure to pay back their debts and sent to a debtor’s prison?” The short answer is yes, but there are some instances related to debt in which people have been sent to jail.

Dec
The Widow or Widower’s Guide to Social Security Benefits
The loss of a spouse is devastating, and in that situation, the last thing you want to worry about is money. Unfortunately, as a widow or widower, money is often one of the most important things to think about. And Social Security benefits are usually one of the first—and trickiest—financial resources to navigate. To help you wade through these waters, we’ve put together a comprehensive guide to Social Security survivors benefits.
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