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This week’s article from The Washington Post caught my attention and I wanted to share it with you (“Hold Tight or Splurge? Booming Retirement Accounts Are Making That a Tough Question”).
2017’s exceptional stock market performance has inspired many folks to cash out some or all of the gains in their retirement accounts (often gladly paying the additional 10% early withdrawal
Having a detailed plan for your money is the key to getting out of debt, building savings, and achieving your financial goals. If you want to win with money, you need to be budgeting every month. If you’re married, you need to be doing this with your spouse because so many critical discussions come up when
Whether you are an employer or employee, payroll is changing in light of the new tax law. I found a few articles and resources that you might find useful in understanding these changes and how they may affect your income tax withholding.
Trump Administration Opts for Speed Over Accuracy in Implementing New Tax Law
The Trump administration is pushing hard for employees to see an increase in their take-home
Here are a few articles I found this week that you might enjoy or find useful.
Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency 101: Understanding the Basics
Even a superficial scan of the day’s headlines will include a story about Bitcoin, blockchain technology, or cryptocurrency. Unless you have a basic understanding of what these things are, it’s hard to make an informed decision on the value or validity of Bitcoin as an investment or currency. This article does a solid job of explaining all the key terms and
Happy 2018! Here are three resources I found this week that you might enjoy or find useful.
Resource 1: A Book - Your Best Year Ever by Michael Hyatt
Each year, I feel a sense of anticipation and relief when the calendar turns over and I’m staring down the barrel of a new year. It’s a time to reflect on the past, make plans for the future, and redefine myself based on the lessons I learned in the prior year and what I want to accomplish for the upcoming one. If you’re looking for a great system to set goals (financial
