College Forecast: Skepticism Toward Higher Education Rises

By Mark Fissel
Posted on October 31st, 2023

A notable shift in public opinion over the past decade about the value of a college degree may portend a reckoning for the higher education […]

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New Life for Your Old Insurance Policy

By Mark Fissel
Posted on September 29th, 2023

Life insurance can serve many valuable purposes. However, later in life — when your children have grown, you’ve retired, or you’ve paid off your mortgage […]

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Coming in 2024: New 529 Plan-to-Roth IRA Rollover Option

By Mark Fissel
Posted on September 29th, 2023

In December 2022, Congress passed the SECURE 2.0 Act. It introduced two new rules relating to 529 plans and student debt that will take effect […]

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Coming in 2024: New 529 Plan-to-Roth IRA Rollover Option

By Mark Fissel
Posted on July 31st, 2023

In December 2022, Congress passed the SECURE 2.0 Act. It introduced two new rules relating to 529 plans and student debt that will take effect […]

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As Your Parents Age, Help Them Protect Their Finances

By Mark Fissel
Posted on May 31st, 2023

It’s heartbreaking to hear stories of people losing money (even their life savings) as a result of fraud or financial exploitation, especially if they are […]

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Use the Increased RMD age to Boost your Roth Savings

By Anne Zavaglia
Posted on April 11th, 2023

The required minimum distribution (“RMD”) age has steadily increased over the last few years with the passage of the SECURE Act and SECURE 2.0, raising […]

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How Much Should a Family Borrow for College?

By Mark Fissel
Posted on April 3rd, 2023

There is no magic formula to determine how much you or your child should borrow for college. But how much is too much? Starting Salary […]

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Business Owners Should Prepare for Stronger Tax Enforcement

By Mark Fissel
Posted on February 27th, 2023

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is providing the IRS with an influx of about $80 billion to modernize outdated technology and rebuild a depleted […]

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Time for a Spring Cleanup: Organizing Your Financial Records

By Mark Fissel
Posted on February 27th, 2023

The arrival of spring is always a good time to dust off the cobwebs that have built up in your home during the winter. It’s […]

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Are You Eligible for Any of These College-Related Federal Tax Benefits?

By Mark Fissel
Posted on February 27th, 2023

College students and parents deserve all the help they can get when paying for college or repaying student loans. If you’re in this situation, here […]

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