by Kristine McKinley | Dec 12, 2008 | Featured Post, Taxes
I know many people were hoping this would pass for 2008 rather than 2009, but I guess late is better than not at all. Congress approved legislation this week that will provide some relief to Americans over 70 1/2 who have suffered significant losses in their IRA...
by Kristine McKinley | Dec 1, 2008 | Featured Post, Taxes
December’s a busy month with holiday preparations, but it’s not too late to focus on last-minute tax savings. Consult with your tax professional to see if these might work for you: Do an AMT sweep: One of the reasons why it’s wise to consult a tax...
by Kristine McKinley | Dec 1, 2008 | Featured Post, Taxes
There’s a special sinking feeling as you approach Dec. 31 and realize you’ve done no tax planning whatsoever. That includes big issues like end-of-the-year investment decisions, and the smaller ones – like that stuff you no longer use piling up in...
by Kristine McKinley | Sep 24, 2008 | Featured Post, Investing, Personal Finance
Investing in the stock market is a lot like driving on a long road trip. At some point, you’re going to run into pot holes and rough patches. When that happens, you should definitely drive with more caution, but you have to keep on going if you want to reach your...
by Kristine McKinley | Sep 24, 2008 | Featured Post, Personal Finance
The recent financial news – banks failing, the Treasury taking over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the stock market dropping several hundred points in one day – may have you feeling a bit helpless when it comes to your finances. While you may not be able to...
by Kristine McKinley | Sep 24, 2008 | Featured Post, Personal Finance
With everything going on in the financial world lately – the Treasury taking over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the collapse of Lehman Brothers and IndyMac Bank, and the government bailout of AIG – it’s no surprise that investors are wondering if their money...
