As our world is evolving and industries are becoming more complex, we have found that consumers too are heightening their expectations in terms of products and services received. A recent survey by Spectrem Group found that there is quite a gap between what consumers expect and what they receive in actuality, especially in regards to…
Did you lose your company 401(k) when switching jobs? Well, you may be in luck. There is a proposed retirement legislation that’s pending in Congress that will be proposing a “lost and found database to help locate those accounts”. As people change their jobs from one company to another — “the average is 12 jobs,…
The coronavirus pandemic sent Americans’ financial situations into a whirlwind. A recent Bankrate survey found that the crisis actually caused many consumers to re-evaluate how much money they plan to save in their emergency fund. The coronavirus pandemic also led many people to think about financial regrets and mistakes they’ve made in the past and…
In our previous blog, we wrote about how a great deal of American’s households ‘ finances are in surprisingly good shape eight months into the pandemic. While this certainly is not the case for all households, we wanted to discuss options for those who may be sitting on an abundance of cash or have too…
The coronavirus pandemic and the upcoming election has created a great deal of uncertainty for investors. Income tax, furloughs, and job loss are lingering over the heads of many. As people are navigating these unprecedented times, they are becoming more and more unsure about where to and how much to invest. But it’s important to…
As couples combine their finances and think about their financial future, its common for the conversation to be uncomfortable or tricky. While one individual in the relationship might think about money one way, the other party could think about it completely different. Just know, it’s normal and okay to have different background and approaches to…
The IRS released annual inflation adjustments for 2021 for many tax provisions on Monday, including new income tax brackets and an increased standard deduction. It also announced that contribution limits for 401(k)s and IRAs will not increase next year. What Changed? The following limits are going up for 2021: The annual additions limit for defined…
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP loan) pumped $525 billion in forgivable loans to small businesses from early April through early August. The program has been praised for saving jobs and buoying struggling businesses but criticized for its clumsy rollout, fraud, and for favoring companies with established banking relationships over underbanked ventures. In a recent report,…
Raising a child in today’s world can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. As a parent of four children ranging from ages 5 to 16, I can attest to just how expensive kids can be. Besides just the essentials like food and clothes, there are club teams, tutors, dance lessons and so much more. With…
The IRS recently published final regulations for Achieving a Better Life Experience, or ABLE, accounts for disabled Americans. ABLE accounts aim to help people with disabilities and their families save and pay for disability-related expenses. Even though the contributions aren’t deductible, distributions such as earnings are tax-free to the designated beneficiary if they’re used to…