Reverse Mortgages: A Salvation For Seniors?
A reverse mortgage can help provide financial security for seniors, but it is not a solution for everyone. Learn more in this Financial Tip.
A reverse mortgage can help provide financial security for seniors, but it is not a solution for everyone. Learn more in this Financial Tip.
What you thought was smart tax planning today could require you to pay an increased Medicare premium in 2014. We explain in today’s Marietta Daily Journal.
Giving to charity this holiday season? Ensure your generosity goes far by checking out your charity first. We explain in this Marietta Daily Journal blog post.
Meals and entertainment expenses may be tax deductible. The IRS has strict rules on what qualifies. Read more in this Business Tip.
2013 will be a significant year for health care. We highlight some of the provisions that may affect you in this Insurance Tip.
The tax code includes a number of incentives that can provide tax benefits when obtaining a higher education. Learn more in this Tax Tip.
If you are interested in the income of a real estate investment without becoming a landlord, you may consider a REIT. Learn more in this Financial Tip.
Local governments that have issued direct-pay bonds, such as Build America Bonds, should be aware that their subsidies from the federal government on those bonds are potentially subject to the budget cuts mandated as part of the so-called “fiscal cliff.” Those subsidy payments cover 35% of the interest costs on direct-pay bonds. Should the scheduled sequestration take effect, subsidies on direct-pay bonds would be cut an average of 7.6%, according to the Office of Management and Budget.* Issuers would typically be responsible for making all interest payments on their own. Build America Bonds have not been issued since 2010.
Noninterest-bearing transaction accounts, used by many small businesses, local governments, and nonprofit organizations, have had unlimited deposit insurance from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation since the 2008 financial crisis. However, that program is scheduled to expire as of December 31, 2012. The previous limit of $250,000 on a single account will be reinstated unless new…
Businesses: Don’t forget to issue contractors Form 1099-MISC if you paid them more than $600 for services during the year. Learn more in this Business Tip.