Q2 2024 Market Review

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Posted on July 15th, 2024

The quarter started with investor concerns of continued inflation subduing expectations of multiple rate cuts due to higher inflation readings and the Fed’s April release […]

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Maximize Your Tax Savings by Utilizing a Health Savings Account

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Posted on July 12th, 2024

Health savings accounts (HSAs) are available to those who participate in a high-deductible health plan. HSAs are tax-advantaged accounts that offer tax savings now and […]

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Superfunding 529 Plans to Reduce Your Estate and Taxes

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Posted on July 12th, 2024

529 plans are tax-advantaged plans similar to Roth IRAs; funded with after-tax dollars, tax-free growth, and tax and penalty-free withdrawals if used for qualified educational […]

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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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Q1 2024 Market Review

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Posted on April 22nd, 2024

U.S. Equity markets started 2024 off on a tear, although it’s since given a bit back since the end of the quarter.  The market has […]

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New High Interest Savings Accounts Help Ohio Homebuyers

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Posted on April 16th, 2024

The Ohio Homebuyer Plus program helps Ohioans save for a down payment on the purchase of a primary residence.  Ohio residents aged 18 or older […]

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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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