Retirement: Suggestions for Sharpening Your Saw
The classic Stephen Covey “sharpen your saw” habit encourages a lifelong commitment to self-renewal. Retirement is no time to stop!
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Rule of 28 is dead
Our guest blogger, Sarah Catherine Gutierrez, CFP®, has her master’s in public policy from the Harvard Kennedy School and is founder and partner of Aptus Financial in Little Rock. Think smaller on affordability We officially declare that as of April…
Bigger Paychecks in 2018?
Use this calculator to verify your withholding so there are no April surprises!
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…