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Tax Scams to Watch Out For
While tax scams are especially prevalent during tax season, they can take place any time during the year. As a result, it’s in your best interest to always be vigilant so you don’t end up becoming the victim of a fraudulent tax scheme.
Here are some of the more common scams to watch out for:
Is it Time to “KonMari” Your Budget?
A month into the new year, most of us have made – and perhaps broken – at least a few new year’s resolutions. The usual commitments to lose weight, exercise and eat healthier top the list for most Americans again, but, this year, a new one has crept in – pursuing a simpler life using The KonMari Method™.
Julie Andrews Talks About Phased Retirement in U.S. News and World Report
SHIFTING FROM A FULL workload to an open schedule upon retirement is a drastic change, and many baby boomers don’t want such an abrupt transition. Some employers also want older employees to pass their valuable skills on to younger workers before they leave. A phased retirement, which consists of full-time employees moving to part-time schedules, could be a viable solution for employers and older workers alike.
Ruminating About Resolutions
As we begin 2019, many of us are taking a fresh look at our goals and the things we want to accomplish in 2019. According to Fidelity Investments’ 10th Annual New Years’ Resolutions Study, almost one-third of Americans are considering making a financial resolution for 2019, with the top three resolutions being to save more, pay down debt, and spend less. Research has shown that there is a connection between financial wellness and happiness. So, if you can start this new year by making resolutions and taking some actions to improve your finances, I believe that your long-term financial wellness and happiness will increase. Below, are six actions for you to consider implementing in 2019:
