RUNNING A SMALL BUSINESS CARRIES WITH IT UNIQUE FINANCIAL PLANNING CHALLENGES, WITH MONEY CONCERNS AN ONGOING BURDEN FOR THOSE WHO WORK FOR THEMSELVES. After all, unlike salaried jobs where income is predictable, small business owners are often the last to get paid and the only one paying the bills. While there’s no magic formula to
April is Financial Literacy Month, a time to raise awareness about the need for financial education. April 2021 marks the 19th annual Financial Literacy Month, a nationwide effort to raise awareness about the importance of financial literacy and the need for substantive financial education. Historical Background The holiday got its start in 2000 as Youth
Tips for organizing your estate to preserve your assets for your designated beneficiaries. Estate planning is not an exercise relegated to the wealthy alone. Indeed, anyone who wants to plan for the distribution of their assets or exercise of your responsibilities after you die or become incapacitated should pursue estate planning. And for those who
You can be generous with your loved ones during the gift-giving season without running afoul of the rules. One way many individuals try to avoid estate and inheritance taxes is to give money away during their lifetime, effectively reducing the wealth that will be subject to federal taxes when it’s passed on to heirs. This
Purchasing a life insurance policy is an important step toward protecting your loved ones from financial uncertainties. There’s no way to say accurately how much money your family will need to replace the financial support you provide in the event of your death. But it’s smart to think carefully about the future expenses they may
Some of the biggest lessons your child may learn happen when they’re entering adulthood and getting ready to live independent lives. In a 2019 Pew Research study, most Americans say 22 is the ideal age for young adults to achieve financial indepen-dence. But in reality, only around one-quarter of 22-year-olds can make that claim. Between
For National College Savings Month in September, we discuss several burning issues about these popular college savings vehicles. Assets in 529 college savings plans more than doubled in ten years, topping $370 billion at the end of 2019 according to the Federal Reserve. Interest in 529 plans has grown as students and parents fret over
It’s time to take stock of your spending habits and create a budget. Seeing the numbers in front of you can help you understand your financial situation and figure out where you can economize. Millennials face some unique financial stressors that are quite different from those that previous generations encountered. The fallout from the Great
