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AT FIRST GLANCE, IT MAY SEEM ODD TO CONSIDER DISTINCTIONS BY GENDER WHEN IT COMES TO FINANCIAL PLANNING. AFTER ALL, ISN’T SAVING AND GENERATING FINANCIAL SECURITY A COMMON PURSUIT IRRESPECTIVE OF SEX? While tactics are of course the same, the general circumstances associated with women (as compared to men) necessitate a customized approach to financial planning. Below, we lay out …
Benevolence does not have to come at the expense of tax savings. LET’S BE CLEAR: CHARITABLE GIVING IS A STANDALONE ACT WHOSE VALUE IS TO BENEFIT OTHERS. But for high-net-worth individuals, it is not conflicting to point out tax considerations when making charitable contributions. The considerations are not to deter giving; rather, they are to guide the high-net-worth individual to …
RUNNING A SMALL BUSINESS CARRIES WITH IT UNIQUE FINANCIAL PLANNING CHALLENGES, WITH MONEY CONCERNS AN ONGOING BURDEN FOR THOSE WHO WORK FOR THEMSELVES. After all, unlike salaried jobs where income is predictable, small business owners are often the last to get paid and the only one paying the bills. While there’s no magic formula to right the ship when it …
April is Financial Literacy Month, a time to raise awareness about the need for financial education. April 2021 marks the 19th annual Financial Literacy Month, a nationwide effort to raise awareness about the importance of financial literacy and the need for substantive financial education. Historical Background The holiday got its start in 2000 as Youth Financial Literacy Day, a program …
A volatile year in the financial markets can create opportunities for reducing your taxable income. Many investors use the closing months of the year to review their portfolios and assess their winning and losing investments. It’s also a good time to do tax planning for the upcoming filing season; decisions you make before year-end can help you lower the taxes …
You or someone you love may need long-term care at some point in your life. Planning ahead can help ease your concerns about the cost of care. When people hear “long-term care”, they often think of a nursing home. But there are a broad range of health services and providers that fall under the long-term care category. Nursing homes and …
A 401(k) account is one of the most valuable tools for saving and planning for retirement. Many plans offer features that can help you set aside more of the money you earn for retirement and grow wealth for your financial future. If you’re able to save the maximum amount available, you should. Here are a few ways to do so: …
August 14 is Financial Awareness Day. It’s a good time to brush up on the principles of financial planning— budgeting, managing debt, saving and investing. Being financially literate means you have the wherewithal to make financial decisions with confidence. There are many resources—web sites, magazines, books and more—that dispense financial knowledge for your learning pleasure. But like most things, the …
Early withdrawals from retirement accounts are not only costly, but they can also disrupt your financial future. Think about the long-term consequences before you tap your 401(k) for an emergency expense. Your 401(k) account is designed to help you build a nest egg for retirement, but you may tap it for other purposes. If you’re thinking about using it for …
Keeping an eye on your financial health during a divorce is essential. This article outlines some important topics to consider how divorce may affect your finances. Divorce can be a complicated and challenging process in which details are easily overlooked. Protecting your financial health during this time is crucial, and no one should enter this process without a trusted attorney …
