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What do Eggs Have to do with Easter?

The egg was a widely used pre-modern and pre-Christian symbol of fertility and restoration.The tradition of dyeing and decorating Easter eggs is ancient, and its origin is obscure, but it has been practiced in both the Eastern Orthodox and the Western churches since...
Teaching Financial Literacy to Your Kids or Grandkids

Teaching Financial Literacy to Your Kids or Grandkids

Weekly Update – 4/12/23 As an adult, you may have had tough learning moments when it comes to financial management. It could have been when you failed to pay your rent on time or got too deep in credit card debt. To keep your children or grandchildren from making the...

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Should You Engage in Tax-Loss Harvesting?

Should You Engage in Tax-Loss Harvesting?

Weekly Update – 3/29/23 If you’ve ever asked yourself, “what if there’s a way to reduce the taxes I owe when I sell stocks or rebalance my portfolio?” then you should know about the tax-minimization strategy called tax-loss harvesting. It’s important to know exactly...

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How Taxes Work on Social Security

How Taxes Work on Social Security

Weekly Update – 3/22/23 You may not know it, but Social Security income is taxed! However, your tax burden isn’t simply a gross income tax, and there are unique factors that dictate your tax rate and overall tax liability. First, not all Social Security income is...

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Striking a Balance Between Tax and Income

Striking a Balance Between Tax and Income

Weekly Update – 3/15/23 In retirement, it’s not about receiving as much income as possible. During your working years, it might be, but when you’re the one paying yourself, it’s important not to turn your hard-earned savings into a large pile of income that’s taxed at...

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