The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is one of the most beneficial tax policies for low-income families. It is a refundable federal income tax credit for individuals and families who work
There are options for small businesses that want to set up a retirement plan for their employees. Employer and employee contributions to retirement plans are generally tax-deductible. Two plans are specifically
The Key to Living Longer and Independently When planning for retirement, most people focus on how much money they need to save, but forget that in the later years we often
Veterans’ Benefits Administration: The Veterans’ Benefits Administration (VBA) provides an integrated program of veterans’ benefits. These include compensation for service-connected disabilities, pensions for war-time veterans with non-service connected disabilities who meet
Most Americans know someone with a disability, but few are aware that disability could affect them at any point in their lives. Though some disabilities exist from birth, others, such as
More and more women have become successful in launching and growing their own companies. Small businesses owned by women is growing 50% faster than the total number of small businesses, according
Are you trying to decide whether it’s a good deal to buy a variable annuity? The reality is that while variable annuities can be beneficial to some long-term investors, in many
It is important to know how annuities work because many financial planners recommend them to their clients for retirement planning purposes. Does that mean you need one? Learning more about annuities
Information from WISER and The Actuarial Foundation It can be quite challenging to manage your life savings after retirement, in large part because there are so many unknowns, including how long
A pension plan may have an option that allows you to take your entire pension benefit as a lump sum instead of receiving monthly payments. How do you make the best
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