Tax time is here again, and if you’re not one of the 25 million Americans who have already filed, then you’re probably going through the process of gathering what you need and preparing to file. While you’re working through your tax season checklist, here are some updates and tips to help you along the way: 2024 Taxes Filing Date As usual, the deadline to file federal tax returns for most Continue Reading
Valentine’s Day Roundup: Couples and Finances
Most couples celebrate Valentine’s Day with cards, flowers, candy and romantic dinners. They typically aren’t reviewing their finances over a candlelit dinner and glasses of wine. Even if you don’t invite your budget to your Valentine’s Day celebration, this is still a great time to take a closer look at what role finances play in your relationship. Couples and Finances: Your Money Personality Continue Reading
Treasury Bills: What they are and how to buy
Treasury bills (also known as “T-bills”) are U.S. government-backed short term debt securities. These are low risk investments that you buy at a discount, and then profit on the difference when the term is up. They have been a popular option lately due to higher returns than usual, and many investors are using them to boost their savings. Should you include T-bills in your portfolio? Here’s a Continue Reading
How to Cut Down on Money Stress This Year
So many people try to jump right into making changes in their financial life without spending time working on their mindset. Don’t underestimate the power of your thoughts and beliefs; they can have a very real effect on your success. Here are some ways you can tackle your goals this year with less stress, more confidence and the habits you need to see real progress: Avoiding Money Stress: Continue Reading
2023 Markets and Economy, and New Year Outlook
As 2023 comes to a close, we can take a look at how the markets and economy performed, where we stand now, and what might be on the horizon for 2024. So first, here are some of the top takeaways and biggest headlines from this year: 2023 Markets and Economy: Inflation, Debt and the Labor Market In 2023, the inflation rate continued to cool in response to high interest rates. Right now, we’re Continue Reading
The Year End Financial Data You Need
On top of the very busy holiday season, the end of the year also comes with many deadlines for your finances. One way to make checking off your to-dos a little easier is to gather all of the financial data and information you need ahead of time, so you’re not left scrambling the last few days of December. Year End Financial Data: Look into your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) balance FSAs come Continue Reading
How to Stay on Track During the Holiday Season
At the end of the year, there’s a trend that happens for many people: a much more relaxed approach to spending and budgeting. For a lot of people, by the time the holidays roll around, they’ve already fallen off track with their finances. So instead of pulling back, they start overspending on gifts, travel and other holiday expenses, with the idea that they’ll fix things in the new Continue Reading
In the Market for a Big Purchase? Why You Might Want to Hold Off
If you’ve thought about buying a house, a car or other big purchase over the past couple years, then you’ve probably run into high prices, steep rates, low inventory…or a combination of all three. Here’s a look at some of the current factors that are impacting prices and availability: Big Purchase to Wait on: The Housing Market The housing market has been hit with a triple whammy that is Continue Reading
Avoiding Pitfalls for Your Physician Finances
Over the course of your career as a physician, your income will change quite a bit. Compared to your days in residency, your income as a practicing physician can be double, triple or even more of what you used to make. In general, earning potential for physicians is high, but it also comes with some risk. Here are some ways you can protect yourself throughout your career, and Continue Reading
They’re back: Student Loan Payments Due Again
Student loan payments are resuming for the first time since the spring of 2020. Are you ready for those payments to kick back in? The first payments will be due in October, so if you’re one of the 28 million borrowers who will be making payments, now is the time to get prepared. Here are some ways to get ready, and possibly cut down on the amount you’ll owe each month: Look into the SAVE Continue Reading
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