Bigger Paychecks in 2018?
Use this calculator to verify your withholding so there are no April surprises!
We want you to know
Itemization Under the New Tax Law
The only one of the three areas of Itemized Deductions that you can control is Charitable Contributions. We have some thoughts on this.
Over 70½ and have an IRA? You should read this!
The new tax laws may change your use of Qualified Charitable Deductions.
The Intersection of Frugal and Green
Being a good conservationist can lead to more “green” in your pocket.
But, What Could Go Wrong?
When evaluating an important financial decision, remember “But, what could go wrong?”
Homestead Tax Credit
Home owners in Arkansas may receive up to a $350 credit on their property taxes.
Forget a Garage Sale: This Trick is so Much Better
By: Kristina Bolhouse, CPA/PFS, CFP® Sometimes it’s easier to say, “Someday we will have a garage sale” and stick old clothes and other items in a corner of the garage. A much better idea: Donate them to a qualified charity…
Taxes and Identity Theft
With tax season underway, we want to remind everyone to be vigilant regarding tax-related identity theft. Last year, it was a nationwide problem of individuals filing their taxes only to realize that someone had already used their Social Security…
Tip For The Week
If your house were destroyed in a fire, would you have documentation of everything you owned to submit to your property insurance for your claim? If not, here is a tip: Once a year, take a video of the inside…
Longevity Planning
For the past twenty years, most financial planners have used Mortality Tables to help them compute the adequacy of asset levels for funding retirement income needs. These tables were based on the actual life span of general population in the…