Written by Jeff Walker, Financial Planner Retirement Account or Retirement Plan: What’s The Difference? The most widely used and well-known retirement savings plan in the United States is a 401(k) plan. The term \”401(k)\” refers to Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. These types of plans allow employees to avoid taxation on their income …
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Written by Jeff Walker, Financial Planner Retirement – A New Identity George had been looking forward to retirement. The high pressure of sales and service that came with his job was getting to him, he found getting through the weeks harder and harder. Too many meetings, too much travel, too many changes in technology, too …
When Putin invaded Ukraine in late February 2022, President Biden announced sanctions targeting Russian banks, the country’s sovereign debt and Russian oligarchs, warning that Russia would pay an even steeper price if it did not cease its aggression. In the early days of the conflict, European banks braced for the fallout. However, U.S. bank executives …
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Retirement Planning A recent survey found that about 50% of couples do not agree on how much money they should have saved by retirement. However, new research shows that couples who engage in financial planning together tend to be happier and more successful during retirement. Interestingly, couples that score highly on cognitive interdependence (meaning they …
written by Erik Schuster CFP®, Financial Planner We have all asked the question, “Where does my tax money go?” While I am not going unravel that very complicated and most likely unfortunate scenario, I am going to introduce a way you can direct your Pennsylvania state taxes. Pennsylvania sponsors two programs that allow taxpayers …
In recent months, Procter & Gamble has raised prices for its Tide, Gain, Downy and Bounce product portfolio. It recently announced that this spring, consumers also will start paying more for many of its personal health care brands. The company is hardly alone. Nestle, Danone, Unilever and other consumers goods giants say their prices will …
February 2022 In November 2021, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Service (CMS) released the 2022 premium amounts. If you are currently on Medicare or approaching Medicare age, you most likely took notice. The CMS announced a 14.5% increase to Part B medical coverage. The new amount will be $170.10, up from $148.50 in 2021. …
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