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Sponsor spotlight: What the new tax bill means for parents

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 (OBBBA) contains a number of tax breaks for parents. Here's a summary of what's in the bill for families, including planning...

Sponsor spotlight: Family teamwork — a smooth transition through the ages

As you get older, so do your parents and grandparents. And at some point, the need for support and transition becomes unavoidable. If you're lucky, the shift happens gradually....

Sponsor spotlight: The truth behind common tax myths

Tax myths can spread quickly, leading to costly mistakes or missed opportunities. Here are several common tax myths along with best practices to help you stay grounded in reality. Myth: Moving...

Sponsor spotlight: Stress-test your retirement portfolio in volatile markets

If you're planning to retire within the next few years — or you’ve recently retired — market volatility may feel especially unsettling. After years of saving and planning, you're...

Sponsor spotlight: From sole proprietor to S-Corp — consider a switch

As a freelancer or contractor, at some point you may wish to incorporate and be taxed as an S corporation. Here’s a closer look at the process of becoming...

Sponsor spotlight: Overtime tax break requires your attention

With the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) of 2025, there's the ability to receive a deduction for overtime pay from your federal tax obligation. Here's...

Sponsor spotlight: Living richly at every life stage — A guide to holistic financial planning

Finding your personalized financial strategy starts with your definition of a richer, more intentional lifestyle Living richly is far more nuanced than a set of financial milestones. It’s about crafting...

Sponsor spotlight: Using losers to make winners

With the uncertainty in the marketplace, now is a good time to review the rules surrounding investment losses. This knowledge can help minimize your tax obligation next year. This...

Welcome to new advertiser Jessy Harb, Edward Jones financial advisor

We’re happy to announce our newest advertising sponsor, Jessy Harb of Edward Jones. She is passionate about helping individuals and small businesses understand how to effectively put their money...

Sponsor spotlight: Reducing the cost of higher education — Ideas to manage your tax breaks

With kids now back in college, the fact of higher educational costs is impossible to ignore. As you or your child navigate campus, you are now in position to...

Sponsor spotlight: Brian Lockett of Comprehensive Wealth Management earns distinguished estate planning accreditation

Comprehensive Wealth Management (CWM), a family-owned financial services firm offering holistic and individualized investment management and financial planning, announced last month that Brian Lockett, CFP®, lead advisor and vice...

Sponsor spotlight: Understanding tax terms — installment sales

If you use an installment sale to help sell property, you can benefit from tax deferral and possibly lower your overall tax bill. But you need to watch out...

Sponsor spotlight: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act — What you need to know

With the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act or OBBBA, many of the temporary tax laws set to expire at the end of 2025 have been made...

Sponsor spotlight: The details about tax-free tips

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) makes tip income tax-free. But as with any new tax law, the fine print matters, and some of these details still need...

Sponsor spotlight: ‘Beautiful Bill Act’ — Personal exemptions gone, plus new $6K deduction

The recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) addresses some tax law uncertainty while creating several benefits impacting your 2025 tax return. One of these benefits is a...

Sponsor spotlight: Creative ideas to cut your food bill (no ramen required)

You don't need to survive on sodium-packed ramen or become a full-time coupon clipper to shrink your grocery bill. In the age of rising food prices and shrinking portions,...

Sponsor spotlight: Custodial accounts for kids — this great teaching tool has tradeoffs

Many parents rely on piggy banks and birthday cash to teach kids about money. But more are now turning to custodial accounts – a hands-on way for children to...

Sponsor spotlight: Common tax questions — what everyone is wondering

Here are several of the most common tax questions and their answers. But like most things, there can be exceptions, so if in doubt always ask for help. What happens...

Sponsor spotlight: The unexpected benefits of doodling

Ever catch yourself mid-call with the doctor or your internet provider, only to hang up and find your notepad full of squiggles, stars and mystery objects? No, you weren't...

Sponsor spotlight: The secret life of everyday gadgets

You put your phone down. Close your laptop. Step away from the smart speaker. You think you’ve hit pause, that the lights go out and the gadgets sleep. But...