Author: Brad

Highlights of Changes for 2020 Retirement Plan Contribution Limits

Highlights of Changes for 2020 Retirement Plan Contribution Limits

Great news for savers! The IRS announced today that taxpayers will be able to contribute $19,500 for employees who participate in 401(k), 403(b), most 457 plans and the Federal Government’s Thrift Savings Plan, up from $19,000 in 2019.  The catchup contribution limit for employees age 50 and over who participate in these plans has increased…

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Financial Literacy And Educating Youth Locally

As the United States continues to offer more and more financial education in schools, colleges, workplaces, non-profits and government agencies, only ⅓ of states actually require students to take a personal finance course in high school.  Even more alarming is the fact that less than ⅓ of adults understand three basic financial literacy topics by…

End of Year W4 Checkup

End of Year W4 Checkup

According to a recent survey, over 80% of Americans never updated their W-4 after the 2018 TJCA, which made sweeping changes to the tax rates.  Those that never changed their withholdings may now be in a position of currently owing the IRS additional amounts, plus possible interest and penalties.   In order to ensure that you…