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Habits of a Savvy Saving Family
Submitted by Neville Associates on December 11th, 2019When people warn you that having kids is expensive, it’s no joke. From diapers to food, braces to sports activities the costs add up quick. For a middle-income family in the U.S. raising a child up until age 18, costs an estimated average of $245,340 (or $304,480, adjusted for projected inflation), according to the 2013 “Cost of Raising a Child” report from the U.S.
When Filing for a Tax Extension Makes Sense
Submitted by Neville Associates on December 11th, 2019The annual meeting is rescheduled to sometime later this quarter and the family reunion is sometime next summer, but like certain holidays and your birthday you know you can always count on a few specific dates. It’s reassuring. One such day is Tax Day, AKA April 15. Yet, unlike a birthday this looming deadline tends to sneak up on you in the least enjoyable way.
6 Easy Organization Tips to Take Time off of Taxes
Submitted by Neville Associates on December 11th, 2019As the saying goes there are two things that are inevitable: death and taxes. And, out of those two sure things, you can only really plan for your taxes. It should be no surprise when tax season surely and steadily rolls around again, yet every year there are plenty of individuals who file for a tax extension (in 2014 there were approximately 12 million Americans who did so).
Outlook 2020
Submitted by Neville Associates on December 3rd, 2019Hindsight is 20/20, but finding clarity in future uncertainty can be fuzzy.
AT LPL RESEARCH, as we look forward to the year 2020 and a new decade, some key trends and market signals will be important to watch, including progress on U.S.-China trade discussions, an encouraging outlook from corporate America, and continued strength in consumer spending.
Personal Loans and Credit Card Payoffs - What You Need To Know
Submitted by Neville Associates on November 11th, 2019With credit card interest rates ranging between 11 to 22%, it’s no wonder people are looking for alternative ways to handle and pay off their credit card debt. This is where a personal loan might come into play. Using a personal loan to pay off your credit card debt can help you manage your overall debt once and for all… if you know how to navigate the pitfalls.
Charitable donations can mean big tax deduction—unless you donated to a fraud
Submitted by Neville Associates on November 11th, 2019Donations to charities are a win-win when it comes to filing taxes. You can feel good about helping a cause you care about as well as write off the donations to “qualified organizations” on your taxes at totals up to “50 percent of your adjusted gross income,” according to the Internal Revenue Service.
Top 15 Money Management Tips
Submitted by Neville Associates on November 11th, 2019We all have our own unique relationship with money. We certainly have our own unique way of both spending and saving money.
However, if you’re ready to start putting some money aside, or looking for tips on money management, or even the best way to pay your bills, the following tips may provide a little bit of help:
Easy Ways to Financial Health
Submitted by Neville Associates on November 11th, 2019NFL, Fantasy Football & Active Investing: Could you identify a Tom Brady-manager AND know when to trade him?
Submitted by Neville Associates on October 18th, 2019What does fantasy football have to do with investing? It teaches you to avoid Nick Foles-like fund money managers, whose one-time Super Bowl achievements often decline the following year. And it might also suggest that you avoid Tom Brady-like fund managers, whose six Super Bowl rings sure look tempting. With the start of the NFL season, both are worthwhile reminders.