Updated for 2025 As Benjamin Franklin famously said: “In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” As the IRS tax filing deadline approaches, many of us become keenly aware of and curious about how we are being taxed....
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are tax-advantaged medical savings plans, which can act like both a personal checking and investment account for medical expenses now or in the future. The changes for 2025 increased HSA contribution limits by $150 for an individual, now $4,300...
Ready to start the new year focusing on your financial well-being? Here’s a simple month-by-month list to get started and stay on track for 2025. January – Draft a budget. Review last year’s expenses and see where you can improve for the new year....
Is Santa Claus coming to Wall Street this year? December tends to be a cheerful month for stock prices, which has some investors keeping an eye out for a late-year visit from Santa. As you can see from the chart, since 1950, December has...
For many retirees, finding time to experience nature can be one of the greatest pleasures in retirement. And what better place to take in America’s splendor than one of our over 400 National Park Service sites? For over a century, generations of retirees have...
There are many financial strategies to consider throughout the year with your financial advisor and tax accountant. By the end of the year, we know more about next year’s numbers, and we not only strategize for this year, but also the year to come....