Financial Planning
A low risk alternative to a traditional CD
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010Sometimes the guarantee of a ‘sure thing’ is worth its weight in gold, especially when it comes to your finances. And when it comes to investing your money, there are few things safer than a certificate of deposit (CD). With a CD you know exactly how much interest you will earn, as well as how [...]
Health Care Reform Bill Explained
Thursday, April 1st, 2010Although there may be more hurdles for President Obama’s health care reform bill to become law, the outlines of the bill are now clear. Here is a summary of important points on what you need to know about the healthcare reform legislation. To read the full piece of legislation click here. Cost: $940 billion over [...]
Oops! Errors to Avoid at Tax Time
Friday, March 26th, 2010Here are some good tips directly from the IRS on common mistakes and how to avoid them! IRS Tax Tip 2010-52 Errors made on tax returns may delay the processing of your tax return, which in turn, may cause your refund to arrive later. Here are nine common errors the IRS wants you to avoid [...]
Passport Stolen on Vacation???
Thursday, March 25th, 2010With Spring here and Summer just around the corner, now is the time to start planning that getaway to Rome or cruise to the Bahamas. However, a great vacation can suddenly turn into a nightmare if your passport becomes lost or stolen. Here are some good tips to navigate through a potentially sticky situation: – [...]