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Medicare is the federal health insurance program for people: Who are 65 years or older. Have certain disabilities or end-stage renal…
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The last time I checked, there is one face on our dollar bill: that of our great President George Washington. However,…
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We are about one year removed from the failure of three United States banks with combined assets of $548 billion and…
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A few weeks ago, I was invited to teach an introduction to personal finance class to a group of local 8th…
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American households are drowning in consumer debt, with the Federal Reserve Bank reporting a new record of over $1.13 Trillion in…
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Note: While some information in this article is specific to BP employees, the points about the three tax wallets may be…
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As the end of another year approaches, most altruist investors are considering their year-end charitable giving. When focusing on the goal…
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Another day, another crisis of leadership in our government. Fears of a looming government shutdown might have you wondering if it’s…
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Future assumed income tax brackets are a major consideration when making current decisions, such as the decision to convert a traditional…
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By James B. Twining, CFP® and Tor Benson, CFP® The decision to make a Roth conversion can be extremely impactful, warranting…
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On December 29th, 2022, the SECURE 2.0 ACT was signed into law. It includes a few provisions that are beneficial for…
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With the holiday season behind us, it’s time to look forward to everyone’s other favorite season…tax season, which has experienced some…
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As I watched footage of hurricane Ian wreaking havoc on the Florida coast, my four-year-old daughter asked what was going on….
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