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I owe a large amount of money to the IRS. Can I pay what I owe in installments?
By Mark FisselPosted on April 2nd, 2015
Unfortunately, not everyone gets a refund during tax season. If you are in the unenviable position of owing a large amount of money to the […]
Learn MoreWill I have to pay a penalty tax if I don’t have qualifying health insurance?
By Mark FisselPosted on April 2nd, 2015
It depends. One of the main objectives of the health-care reform law, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), is to encourage uninsured individuals […]
Learn MoreRetirement Withdrawal Rates
By Mark FisselPosted on April 2nd, 2015
During your working years, you’ve probably set aside funds in retirement accounts such as IRAs, 401(k)s, and other workplace savings plans, as well as in […]
Learn MoreQuarterly Economic Perspective – Q1 2015 Review
By Mark FisselPosted on April 2nd, 2015
The Fed has lost its patience. That’s the main headline of the quarter, as the Federal Reserve finally removed long-standing language from its monthly statement […]
Learn MoreQuarterly Market Recap – Q1 2015
By Mark FisselPosted on April 2nd, 2015
Volatility continued to rule the domestic equities markets. After losing ground in January, the major indices had a strong February. March saw early losses, then […]
Learn MoreEconomic Perspective – February 2015
By Mark FisselPosted on March 2nd, 2015
S. economic growth in Q4 2014 was less robust than initially thought. The Bureau of Economic Analysis revised its estimate of gross domestic product downward […]
Learn MoreMarket Recap – February 2015
By Mark FisselPosted on March 2nd, 2015
The Markets After a disappointing January, equities rebounded in fine style in February. The S&P 500 and Russell 2000 hit new all-time highs, and the […]
Learn MoreKey Numbers for 2015
By Mark FisselPosted on February 2nd, 2015
Every year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announces cost-of-living adjustments that affect contribution limits for retirement plans, thresholds for deductions and credits, and standard deduction […]
Learn MoreEconomic Perspective – January 2014
By Mark FisselPosted on February 2nd, 2015
The U.S. economy grew more slowly in Q4, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis’s initial estimate. The 2.6% increase in gross domestic product was […]
Learn MoreMarket Recap: January 2015
By Mark FisselPosted on February 2nd, 2015
(Un)Happy New Year: Fresh uncertainties in Europe, slowing economic growth, anticipation of a looming Federal Reserve rate hike, and a stronger dollar all contributed to […]
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