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The GI Bill has been a game-changer for veterans since it was introduced as the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944. Back then, its mission was simple: Help World War II veterans transition back into civilian life. It offered benefits like financial assistance for education, low-interest home loans, unemployment support, and even small business funding. While the original GI Bill ended in 1956, the term now refers to any legislation aimed at helping veterans and active service members access higher education.

2024 has been a great year for stocks and with great years often come big capital gains. To reduce those taxable gains, selling holdings with unrealized losses can help to reduce your tax bill on other gains that you’ve already realized. But you must complete those sales before January 1st.

Single taxpayers may owe more capital gains tax because their capital gains exclusion threshold is lower: $250,000 for a single taxpayer versus $500,000 for married filing jointly. A single taxpayer is subject to capital gains tax once the gain exceeds $250,000.

First Things First: Is Social Security Really Going Away? Social Security has been one of the most popular and dependable programs in the country, providing millions of retirees (And those that are disabled) with a steady income that supports their way of life. Ignoring or underfunding it could lead to a political backlash, which lawmakers generally try to avoid. So instead of big overhauls, you’re more likely to see gradual adjustments that help keep the program stable. Even if changes are approved, it’ll take time—probably a decade or more—before they kick in.

When our kids were young, we would not blink an eye about providing our children with the things that they needed to succeed, even if it was a financial stretch. (We are not talking about “wants” here.) But that nurturing approach changes once they graduate from college. Now they should have some training that will enable them to get a job and earn a living. However, becoming financially independent today is different from when their “boomer” parents were young adults.[1]

Are you being bombarded with TV commercials, phone calls and text messages about Medicare Advantage plans? This happens every year during this time, also known as Medicare Open Enrollment period (October 15 to December 7) when you can change your Medicare plan