The contributions you make to your 401(k) plan can reduce your tax liability at the end of the year as well as your tax withholding each pay period. However, you don’t actually take a tax deduction on your income tax...
The article below is up to date based on the latest tax laws. It is accurate for your 2018 taxes, which you will file by the April 2019 deadline. Learn more about tax reform here. Contributing to your retirement account is...
As 2018 wraps up, many are starting to think about their plans for next year and how to prepare for the new tax season. Given the passing of tax reform last year, you may be wondering how your taxes are...
October is Financial Planning Month, and what better way to plan than to take a look at your taxes! You thought you didn’t have to do that until January, right? Not true, because now is the time to do everything...
As a recent college grad moving into the full-time career space, you’re probably more than a little overwhelmed by some of the financial realities entering your life. The long journey to financial success comes with many milestones along the way...
Whether you are on your own for the first time or 45 still feeling 25, “adulting” is a never-ending process. Adulting encompasses all those tasks that come with being a responsible grown-up, even though you may still feel like a...
Congratulations on starting a 401(k)! Not only will your future-self thank you for investing now, but there are also some fantastic benefits you can enjoy now. Since my husband started his first job post-graduation, he’s been investing in his company’s...
As we get more comfortable with our finances, we’re looking for ways to improve our financial system, which includes our retirement plans. So far we’ve been basing our plans on an estimate we did a few years ago. However, after reading some...
When you’re planning your retirement, you have look at all of your income streams during retirement and the living expenses you’ll be expecting. You should also be checking on the taxes you’re expected to pay, specifically taxes on your Social...
Congratulations on your decision to retire this year! I’m sure you have worked hard and deserve to enjoy this new chapter in your life. I’m so glad you asked this question, because whether you decide to travel, relax, or consult on...
The contributions you make to your 401(k) plan can reduce your tax liability at the end of the year as well as your tax withholding each pay period. However, you don’t actually take a tax deduction on your income tax... 
