The Securities and Exchange Commission may soon propose that publicly traded companies shift from mandatory quarterly earnings reporting to semiannual reporting. Companies would still be able to report quarterly if they wished, but would not be required to do so.... Read More
Current estimates from the nonprofit Tax Foundation are that the average federal tax refund will be up to $1,000 higher than last year. Before you go spending that windfall, take a minute to consider how best to use that money. ... Read More
In 2022, 30-year mortgage rates jumped from close to 3% to over 7% in the span of 10 months. Rates have retreated a bit, but they still sit north of 6%. Can homebuyers expect lower rates in the future?... Read More
We may be witnessing a critical shift in the housing market. Since COVID, the housing market has been defined by a lack of supply. This has led to bidding wars for listings and steadily rising prices – both more beneficial for sellers than buyers. However, the worm may be turning, and the future might be different.... Read More
The average retirement age in the U.S. falls in the early 60’s. That puts new retirees over the age where they can access their retirement funds without penalty (59 ½). For those who retire before that magical age, is there a way to access their retirement savings without penalties?... Read More
Workers have been contributing to the Social Security system since the program began in 1937, and retirees have been collecting benefits since that same year. However, we are increasingly hearing questions from clients, especially younger clients, about whether or not they will receive their promised benefits.... Read More
Taxpayers underwent a dramatic change in late 2017 with the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). In another two years, we may undergo another dramatic shift.... Read More
Do you have a high school or college-age child? Knowing what you know now, I bet you would like to give them a head start on retirement savings, right? The good news is, if your child works, you might be able to do just that. ... Read More
That’s right, it’s tax time once again! Before you start working on that filing, make sure you have everything you need. There’s nothing worse than getting a notice later in the year that you owe more money because of an error. Here are some common mistakes to avoid.... Read More
The 60/40 portfolio has long been used by moderate-risk investors. The equity sleeve could provide long-term growth, while the fixed income sleeve could dampen volatility and smooth the ride for investors. But after a very rough 2022, some are questioning the ongoing viability of the strategy.... Read More
