What You Need to Know About the Earned Income Tax Credit
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
Retirement Planning Resources
Retirement Plans for Small Businesses
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
Forgot to Plan? Make Aging in Place Your Plan
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: What They Are and Tips on Getting What You Deserve
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
Disability Facts and Resource Guide
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
Basic Finances for Small Businesses: A Resource Guide
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
Variable Annuities: One Size Does Not Fit All
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
Annuities: Why You Need to Know How They Work
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
Making Your Money Last Through Your Retirement – Immediate 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
Lump Sum Pension Payments
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