Brands Dip
Brands took a breather on Wednesday. Stocks traded lower on concern the Federal Reserve’s decision to scale back its stimulus program will happen sooner than expected.
Read This Before Tossing Old Tax Records
Now that your taxes are filed, how long should you hold on to your documentation? Read this week’s Tax Tip before you shred!
Tax Rates Increase in 2013
In 2013, if you make more, you’ll be taxed more thanks to the 2012 American Taxpayer Relief Act. Read more in this Tax Tip.
Stocks Climb
Stocks climbed on Tuesday. The Dow closed at yet another record level. Tiffany led the advance while Exelon stood out among decliners. Brands gained amid the release of favorable consumer sentiment data.
Coordinating Social Security Benefits with Other Retirement Assets
Social Security provides about 40% of your preretirement income. Consider coordinating your benefits with other savings. Read more in this Financial Tip.
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.
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.
Brands Retreat
Thursday’s session closed slightly in the red zone. Brands took a breather amid the release of mixed economic news.
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.