22 Apr In Honor of Earth Day
The first Earth Day on April 22, 1970, activated 20 million Americans from all walks of life and is widely credited with launching the modern environmental movement. The passage of...
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20 Apr Investing That Makes an Impact
Socially responsible investing (SRI) has come to represent various investment strategies that favor companies with business practices generally viewed as socially responsible, ethical, and/or sustainable. Overall, investor interest in SRI has...
14 Apr Will I owe income taxes when I sell my home?
In general, when you sell your home, any amount you receive over your cost basis (what you paid for the home, plus capital improvements, plus the costs of selling the...
14 Apr What It Means to Be a Financial Caregiver for Your Parents
If you are the adult child of aging parents, you may find yourself in the position of someday having to assist them with handling their finances. Whether that time is...
14 Apr What are bond ratings?
Bond ratings are an essential tool when considering fixed-income investments. Ratings provide a professional assessment of credit risk, or the risk of default, which can be measured to some degree...
14 Apr Spring Cleaning Your Finances
The arrival of spring often signifies a time of renewal, a reminder to dust off the cobwebs and get rid of the dirt and grime that have built up throughout...
14 Apr Key Retirement and Tax Numbers for 2017
Every year, the Internal Revenue Service announces cost-of-living adjustments that affect contribution limits for retirement plans, thresholds for deductions and credits, and standard deduction and personal exemption amounts. Here are...
14 Apr Four Ways to Double the Power of Your Tax Refund
The IRS expects that more than 70% of taxpayers will receive a refund in 2017.¹ What you do with a tax refund is up to you, but here are some...
14 Apr Due Date Approaches for 2016 Federal Income Tax Returns
Tax filing season is here again. If you haven't done so already, you'll want to start pulling things together — that includes getting your hands on a copy of last...
14 Apr Converting Retirement Savings to Retirement Income
You've been saving diligently for years, and now it's time to think about how to convert the money in your traditional 401(k)s (or similar workplace savings plans) into retirement income....