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Retirement Plan Options for Small Businesses

Retirement Plan Options for Small Businesses The SECURE Act and CARES Act may complicate the decision. As a small-business owner, figuring out retirement choices can be a little intimidating. How do you pick the most appropriate retirement plan for your business as well as your employees? There are three main types of retirement plans for small businesses: SIMPLE-IRAs, SEP-IRAs, and 401(k)s. Read on below to learn more about each type of retirement plan. Also, keep in mind that recent legislative [...]

By |2020-08-07T14:32:23-04:00July 30th, 2020|Personal Finance, Retirement|Comments Off on Retirement Plan Options for Small Businesses

When a Windfall Comes Your Way

When a Windfall Comes Your Way What do you do with unexpected money? Getting unexpected funds can be liberating, but it can also be frustrating. Sudden wealth can help you address retirement saving or college funding anxieties, and it may also allow you to live and work on your terms. On the other hand, you’ll pay more taxes, attract more attention, and maybe even contend with jealousy or envy. You may also deal with grief or stress, as a lump [...]

By |2020-07-14T14:31:19-04:00July 14th, 2020|Personal Finance, Savings and Investing|Comments Off on When a Windfall Comes Your Way

Details on Tax Deadline Extension

Details on the Tax Deadline Extension The I.R.S. is giving you three additional months to file and pay. The Internal Revenue Service knows that many taxpayers have had a stressful spring. So,it has reset the federal tax deadline. You now have until July 15 to file your 1040 form. July 15 is also the deadline to pay any federal taxes owed for 2019.1 Beyond these important details, there are others to note. Keep in mind: this article is for informational [...]

By |2020-06-16T10:16:49-04:00June 16th, 2020|Congress, Personal Finance|Comments Off on Details on Tax Deadline Extension

FAQs About the 2020 Stimulus Checks

FAQs About the 2020 Stimulus Checks Answers to some frequently asked questions. The federal government is providing a little economic relief to many taxpayers. The Internal Revenue Service is sending millions of Economic Impact Payments – or as they are commonly called, stimulus checks – to households. Here are some facts to know about these payments. Keep in mind: this article is for informational purposes only. It’s not a replacement for real-life advice, so make sure to consult your tax [...]

By |2020-06-16T10:11:12-04:00June 2nd, 2020|Congress, Personal Finance|Comments Off on FAQs About the 2020 Stimulus Checks

Key Provisions of the CARES Act

Key Provisions of the CARES Act Distributions can be waived in 2020 for Inherited Accounts, 401(k)s, and IRAs.  Recently, the $2 trillion “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security” (“CARES”) Act was signed into law. The CARES Act is designed to help those most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, while also providing key provisions that may benefit retirees.1 To put this monumental legislation in perspective, Congress earmarked $800 billion for the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 during the financial crisis.1 The [...]

By |2020-04-12T15:18:33-04:00April 9th, 2020|Personal Finance|Comments Off on Key Provisions of the CARES Act
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