Month: February 2021

Millennial Inequality – Recovering Financially at Different Speeds

As if the 2008 recession wasn’t rough enough, hardships struck millennials again in 2020. Already facing professional and financial challenges, including a dismal job market, sky-high levels of student debt, and soaring living costs, the coronavirus pandemic exacerbated the growing “K-shaped” gap within this generation. The result is a disparity in which the millennial-rich and the […]

Retirement – Should You Take It Early or Late or Just on Time?

Imagine if Goldilocks was planning her retirement: “this date is too early” and “this date is too late” but “this date is just right”! Sweet retirement can’t come soon enough for some of us, but it’s important to know precisely when you should retire. When planning for retirement, understand that the amount of your retirement […]

Overlooked Tax Breaks & Deductions for the Self-Employed

Your business’s success is in your hands when you’re self-employed, so you need to be knowledgeable about and take advantage of whatever assistance is available—especially when it comes to lowering your tax bill. It’s commonly known that the government subsidizes certain personal expenses when you work from home. The key to this deduction is to use […]

Stopping Identity Theft Especially During Tax Season

The face of identity theft has changed dramatically, evolving with the technology and economic landscape surrounding it. Understanding your exposure and staying informed of the trends and methods that thieves use to steal from you is the first step in a strong defense against identity theft. Step 1: Know how you’re exposed Simple, everyday activities […]