What Happens if the Debt Ceiling is Not Raised? Remember, it’s about paying America’s bills, not borrowing more money The latest mess out of Washington is the fight to increase the federal debt ceiling. If this isn’t resolved, some fear catastrophe for the markets. Relax. Stocks may dip at first, but a market debacle won’t …
Suggestions for Staying Safe Online from the IRS Common sense tips to help children, teens and other vulnerable groups The Internal Revenue Service is helping families, teens and senior citizens learn about the continued importance of protecting personal information in helping fight identity theft and tax fraud. The IRS is asking parents, families and …
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Plan Your Finances as You Would Your Exercise You exercise to benefit from your sweat equity in the future, right? Waking up early in the dark mornings of winter to exercise comes hard. Once your workout ends, though, you often begin the day with the payoff of a tremendous energy boost. Can the same …
One Critical Mistake to Avoid When You Retire Let\’s assume you\’re ahead of your peers. You\’ve saved, invested and paid down debts. Maybe you\’ve even met with a financial professional to examine your retirement income options. But if you\’re using traditional strategies, you still might find yourself behind the eight ball in retirement. Preparing for …
When you give $100 to your favorite charity, you are probably not overly concerned about how your donation is spent, as long as it advances the mission of the charity. On the other hand, if you are making a large donation, it is more likely that you have specific goals in mind, whether to fund …
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A Quick Look at Life Insurance Needs Have you ever wondered how much life insurance is “enough”? One general rule of thumb says that you should buy an amount equal to five to seven times your annual income. Sure, it may be a reasonable guideline, but this method does not relate life insurance needs to …
Every Veteran is unique and requires personalized financial advice According to the most recent data from the U.S. Census, there are over 17 million Veterans in the United States and more than nine million of these Veterans are served by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Ironically, serving your country sometimes brings tough economic times to …
I’m a U.S. Citizen. Where in the World Can I Go? Posted by CopyTeam Are you experiencing longings of wanderlust? Ready for some cultural travel? Unfortunately, the outlook for the United States has changed dramatically, thanks to the uncontained spread of COVID-19 and stalled vaccination efforts. The worst part is that other …
October\’s Beige Book Entries Tackled Everything from Skyrocketing Wages to the Desperate Search for Workers Posted by CopyTeam The Federal Reserve wields a fair amount of power in the U.S., with reverberations that can affect the broader global economy. The Fed’s job is to monitor and adapt monetary policy to support favorable economic …
Some Companies are Absorbing Costs — U.S. Companies Bet Shoppers Will Keep Paying Higher Prices In the Long Run Posted by CopyTeam You may have noticed higher prices on the things you buy regularly, like groceries and gas. However, many consumers may not realize that economic factors such as backed-up supply chains, extreme …