Thinking of Selling Your Home? Don’t Be Surprised by Capital Gains Taxes

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Posted on October 8th, 2024

The Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 provided homeowners who sell their principal residence an exclusion from capital gains taxes of $250,000 for single filers and […]

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FAFSA for 2025-2026 School Year Opens December 1

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Posted on September 25th, 2024

For the second year in a row, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly known as the FAFSA, will be delayed. The FAFSA for […]

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If You Don’t Have a Will Yet, Why Not?

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Posted on September 25th, 2024

A will is a fundamental estate planning document. It outlines how you wish your property to be distributed, who should handle matters related to settling […]

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Do You Need to Pay Estimated Tax?

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Posted on June 26th, 2024

Taxpayers are required to pay most of their tax obligation during the year by having tax withheld from their paychecks or pension payments, or by […]

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Can Home Improvements Lower Your Tax Bill? It Depends

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Posted on June 3rd, 2024

Most home improvements are not tax deductible — with one possible exception. In certain situations, you may be able to deduct improvements deemed necessary for […]

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Social Security 101

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Posted on June 3rd, 2024

Social Security is complex, and the details are often misunderstood even by those who are already receiving benefits. It’s important to understand some of the […]

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Saving for College: 529 Plan vs. Roth IRA

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Posted on June 3rd, 2024

529 plans were created in 1996 to give families a tax-advantaged way to save for college. Roth IRAs were created a year later to give […]

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Housing Market Trends: Are They Helping or Hurting the Economy?

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Posted on April 1st, 2024

In an unusual twist, U.S. home values climbed to an annual record of $389,800 in 2023, even as mortgage rates rose to the highest levels […]

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Due Date Approaches for 2023 Federal Income Tax Returns

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Posted on April 1st, 2024

Tax filing season is here again. If you haven’t done so already, you’ll want to start pulling things together — that includes getting your hands […]

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Beware of These Life Insurance Beneficiary Mistakes

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Posted on February 20th, 2024

Life insurance has long been recognized as a useful way to provide for your heirs and loved ones when you die. While naming your policy’s […]

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