by Robert Sechrist | Jan 10, 2022 | financial planning
Don’t miss out on these tax breaks KEY POINTS Roughly 19% of Americans provided unpaid care for an adult with health or functional needs in 2020, according to the National Alliance for Caregiving. Nearly 8 in 10 caretakers have out-of-pocket expenses, and they spend...
by Jason Sechrist | Jan 6, 2022 | financial planning, retirement
KEY POINTS The No Surprises Act, which takes effect in 2022, will greatly reduce the number of unanticipated out-of-network medical bills that many people are hit with during emergency medical treatment. “These bills are really the epitome of lack of choice combined...
by Robert Sechrist | Jan 3, 2022 | College Planning, financial planning
EasyPx/Getty Images Getting your financial documents in order can help you getting ready for the FAFSA to open. 1. Compile key financial documents 2. Create or update your FSA ID 3. Know your FAFSA deadlines 4. Review what to expect from the application 5....
by Jason Sechrist | Dec 30, 2021 | College Planning, financial planning
KEY POINTS Raising a child is often more expensive than parents expect, according to financial advisors. The average middle-income married couple spends $12,350 to $13,900 a year to do so, the U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates. Here are some top financial...
by Robert Sechrist | Dec 27, 2021 | financial planning, Investments, Money, Taxes
If you are age 59 1/2 or older, you can start withdrawing from your 401(k) without triggering the early withdrawal penalty.(GETTY IMAGES) New retirees need to decide what to do with the money in their company-sponsored 401(k) plan. You can generally maintain your...
by Jason Sechrist | Dec 23, 2021 | financial planning, Investments, Money
Want long-term financial security? Don’t tap into your retirement savings without a plan. Having control over when and how you use your money is a key component of stretching funds across a long retirement.(GETTY IMAGES) Saving money for retirement is only part...
