A Slight Retreat

Brands rebounded from earlier losses to end Friday's session fractionally in the red. Gap Inc. and Abercrombie & Fitch Co. traded lower after both companies released earnings forecasts that fell short of expectations. Meanwhile, Procter & Gamble posted respectable gains.

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401(k) Plans That Do the Firing

In today’s Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, explains why 401(k) plans may oust former employees who participate in the plan. Read the Article

What are the new Section 179 expensing and bonus depreciation rules for 2013?

Business owners: You have to spend money to make money. You still have tax perks to make business purchases. Read all about it in this Business Tip.

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Brands Retreat

Thursday's session closed slightly in the red zone. Brands took a breather amid the release of mixed economic news.

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Happy Healthday! HSAs Turn 10

HSAs celebrate their 10th anniversary in 2013. If you are eligible to save money in an HSA but don't currently take advantage of it, you may want to consider whether its many potential benefits may be right for you. Learn more in this Insurance Tip.

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Red Zone Results

Wednesday's session ended in red territory. Early gains reversed as the session progressed. Stocks slipped amid the release of home sales data and comments from the Federal Reserve.

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Did You Overlook Something on a Prior Tax Return?

Failing to report an item of income can often generate an IRS inquiry. Solution? File an amended return. Read all about it in this Tax Tip.

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A Green Finish

The Dow and the S&P 500 closed at new all-time highs on Tuesday. Brands such as Home Depot, Merck and JPMorgan Chase bolstered the Dow's ascent. Stocks prospered on Federal Reserve comments.

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15 Ways to Save on Your Next Vacation

If money is precious, it is even more precious when it goes toward a vacation! Read 15 way to save on your next getaway in this week's Financial Tip.

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Slight Slip

Indices closed slightly in red territory on Monday. Stocks traded fractionally lower today amid varied economic news.

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2013 Will Hit Higher-Income Taxpayers Hard—Be Prepared (Part 3)

Warning to high income earners: You may be subject to surtaxes on certain wages and investment income. Read more in this Tax Strategist.

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Brands Rise

Indices ended well into green territory on Friday. The Dow and S&P 500 closed at new record levels. Energy brands led the way up on encouraging economic news.

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Children at Risk for Identity Theft

In today’s Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, explains how children are susceptible to ID theft. Read the Article

Tax Consequences of Selling Interest in Business

Your tax consequences for selling an interest in a business depend on the type of business entity. Read more in this Business Tip.

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Session Ends in the Red

Thursday's session ended in the red zone. Brands traded lower amid the release of less-than-stellar economic news.

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Auto Insurance: Premiums

Insurers use complicated formulas for calculating premiums. Understanding it can help you find ways to lower your premium. Read more in this Insurance Tip.

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New Record Levels

The Dow and S&P 500 closed at new record highs on Wednesday. Stocks such as JPMorgan Chase, Macy's and Procter & Gamble posted gains. Brands climbed amid the release of varied economic news.

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President’s Proposed Tax Changes for 2014

The President’s budget proposal aims to limit tax deductions and increase small-business retirement plan participation. Learn more in this Tax Tip.

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Brands Rise

Tuesday's session ended in green territory. The Dow and S&P 500 both hit new intraday record levels. Financial brands such as Bank of New York Mellon, Bank of America, and Goldman Sachs led the way up.

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Four Retirement Saving Myths

Think you’ll be able to save later for retirement? Not likely. We explain the fallacy in four common retirement myths in this week's Financial Tip.

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