Are Donor-Advised Funds Right For You? 4 Key Tax Advantages
A donor-advised fund can help you maximize your charitable deductions for the year. But did you know it also comes with additional tax benefits? Read on to learn more.
Key Retirement Dates
The first key retirement planning milestone is the year in which you attain age 50. That’s the year when you can bump up your retirement plan contributions. In 2021, the maximum contributions to 401(k)s and 403(b)s increases from $19,500 to $26,000 per year.
How the Pandemic Has Fueled a "She-Cession"
In 2019 the onset of COVID-19 has spurred a recession in America, which some are referring to as a "she-cession." Here's why some women may have been hit harder financially during 2020's economic downturn.
Can you appeal a financial aid award letter?
Can you appeal a financial aid award letter? The answer is yes, however it’s not a cut and dry process that differs among the schools on your child’s list. Here are a few tips to share that shed some light on the appeals process:
The Texas Freeze-out and other emergencies: Protecting yourself in the age of natural disasters
Wildfires in California last summer, record numbers of tropical storms, freak blizzards and the Texas freeze-out in February 2021: It sure seems like there are a lot more natural disasters and emergencies than there used to be. And there are. According to NOAA, a record number of billion-dollar disasters struck the U.S. in 2020, reflecting a longer-term trend.
More Stimulus Checks Are Coming: Here's the Scoop
Many Americans will be receiving third stimulus checks soon. Discover if you're eligible and get your biggest questions answered in this in-depth guide.