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Is Social Security Going to Run Out of Money in 2035?
The 2022 Social Security Trust Report that outlines the financial status of the program was released last week. Here’s a link to the...
Michael Baumeister
Jun 7, 20224 min read


Consequences of Failing to Make a Will
As summer kicks off and you start planning summer vacations and long weekends with your family, setting aside the time to complete your...
Michael Baumeister
Jun 2, 20223 min read


Backups, Delays, and Letters: What is Wrong with the IRS?
This week’s article is meant to address the extraordinary number of notices, letters, and corrections that many taxpayers have received...
Michael Baumeister
May 27, 20223 min read


Who is Joe Namath? And Why is He a Threat to Your Retirement?
If you are over 40 years old, you most likely know who Joe Namath is, and what made him famous! Joe had two claims to fame: 1) he boldly...

Jim Richter
May 19, 20224 min read


Cash is Not Trash
The following article was shared exclusively with our wealth management clients on April 1st of this year. Given the massive swings that...

Jim Richter
May 5, 20224 min read


Bonds: The Necessary Evil
Conventional wisdom tells us to get out of bonds. But is that the right move to make today? EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Federal Reserve has...

Jim Richter
Mar 10, 20224 min read


Ukraine, What Comes Next?
We wanted to share some perspective on the situation in Ukraine and what could happen in the markets. If you’ve already heard enough...

Jim Richter
Mar 3, 20224 min read


The Surprise Waiting on Your 2021 Tax Return
If you received monthly advance child tax credit payments in 2021, you may be in for an unpleasant surprise this filing season. Some...

Jim Richter
Feb 18, 20224 min read


IRS End Controversial Facial Scan Technology
The IRS announced on Monday it’s dropping plans to use the controversial ID.me facial recognition software to identify taxpayers seeking...

Jim Richter
Feb 11, 20224 min read


Why Your Tax Return Could Be Full of Surprises in 2022
If you normally expect a refund when you file your tax return, 2022 brings some changes that could cause big surprises on your tax...

Jim Richter
Jan 28, 20224 min read


Tax Deadlines and What You Need to Know for the 2022 Tax Season
As tax season approaches, it is important to be aware of several key dates and deadlines for 2022. January 24th January 24th is the date...

Jim Richter
Jan 21, 20224 min read


Tax Season is Starting Sooner Than You Think
On Monday, the IRS announced that it will begin processing and accepting 2021 tax returns on Monday, January 24. This year, the tax...

Jim Richter
Jan 11, 20224 min read


Choosing the Right Investment Vehicle
As the financial markets continue to expand, keeping a diversified portfolio simply by picking individual stocks is becoming harder and...

Jim Richter
Dec 30, 20214 min read


Can Anyone Tell Me the True Meaning of Christmas?
Note: This is the third article in our series on the socio-economic behaviors that lead to lives of fulfillment and financial security....

Jim Richter
Dec 23, 20215 min read


5 Tax Code Changes to Prepare for Your 2021 Return
2021 is ending, and as exciting as the get-togethers, champagne, and countdowns are, it also is a reminder that tax season is just around...

Jim Richter
Dec 3, 20215 min read


The Physical, Emotional and Financial Benefits of Thankfulness
Note: This is the second article in our series on the socio-economic behaviors that lead to lives of fulfillment and financial security....

Jim Richter
Nov 24, 20216 min read


5 Ways to Maximize Your Social Security Benefit
This is our third post in our Social Security educational series. The first two articles cover What Will Happen When Social Security Runs...

Jim Richter
Nov 17, 20214 min read


Does Generosity Lead to Happiness, or are Happier People Simply More Generous?
In a 2008 study of the connection between happiness and generosity, people were asked to rate their happiness while being given an...

Jim Richter
Nov 10, 20215 min read


The Most Effective Charitable Giving Strategy
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that passed in 2017 dramatically impacted the charitable giving tax benefits for most taxpayers in the United...

Jim Richter
Nov 4, 20214 min read


4 Mistakes to Avoid While Saving for Retirement
A recent report by PwC found that nearly 1 in 4 Americans have no retirement savings. Additionally, only 36% of US adults feel that their...

Jim Richter
Oct 29, 20214 min read
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