Are You Collecting the Needed W-9s?
It’s good practice to have independent contractors complete and sign IRS Form W-9 the first time you use their services. Learn why in this Business Tip.
Life Insurance: The Ins and Outs of Policy Ownership
Without proper planning, the beneficiaries of your life insurance policy may not receive the maximum benefit you intended. Read more in this Insurance Tip.
Six Last-Minute Tax Tips
With the tax deadline fast approaching, we offer six last-minute tips for your federal tax return in this week’s Tax Tip.
Looking Backward and Forward on Entitlement Programs
Do you know the basic facts on our country’s largest entitlement programs, Social Security and Medicare? Find out in this Financial Tip.
Tax Filing Deadline Rapidly Approaching
April 15th is the last day to make 2012 IRA contributions and the deadline to pay first quarter 2013 estimated taxes. Learn more in this Tax Strategist.
2013 Will Hit Higher-Income Taxpayers Hard–Be Prepared (Part 2)
Among the many new taxes, high income earners will also see a new top marginal tax rate of 39.6% and higher capital gains. Learn more in this Tax Strategist.
Second Quarter off to a Rocky Start
The first week of the second quarter is off to a rocky start as jobless claims rise to a four-month high.
Roth 401(k) Conversions
The 2012 Tax Act allows for 401(k) in-plan Roth conversions, but is it a good financial idea to do so?
Focusing on Your Savings Rate
Before you concern yourself with performance and fees, you need to focus on how much you save.
Market Bubble, Coach, Fifth & Pacific, Coke and Pepsi
Dr. Gene and Ted Parrish, CFA, address whether the market is a bubble about to burst when quantitative easing ends.