The Journey: Changes in Tax Law Lead to Shifts in Giving
(TNS)—Older retirees may save Christmas for charities. Donors gave a record $410 billion to nonprofit causes last year, according to...
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5 Cool Things You Can Get for Free
Getting a bargain is good, but getting something you want for free is even better. The hot deal sleuths at...
Gift-Giving Guilt: Nearly Half of Americans Have Felt Pressured to Overspend During the Holidays
(TNS)—For many Americans, the holidays mean family, food and overspending. More than two in five gift shoppers feel pressured to...
Avoid the $1,342 Per Month Retirement Plan: Power Teams
According to Money magazine, the average 2017 monthly Social Security payment in the U.S. was $1,342. This isn't adequate to...
Real Estate Q&A: If I Change My Mind About Renting a Place, Can They Keep My Deposit?
(TNS)—Q: We were going to rent a home in a rental community. We filled out the application and left a...
7 Ways the Fed’s Decisions on Interest Rates Affect You
(TNS)—When the Federal Reserve raises interest rates, you feel it. "The Federal Reserve has its fingers in your pocketbook to...
Family Travel Five: Tips for Traveling Solo With Kids
(TNS)—Will you be traveling solo with kids or grandkids? Here are five ideas to ensure that good times are had...
5 Common Financial Fears and How to Overcome Them
(TNS)—It's normal to be worried about your money. In a recent Bankrate survey, 36 percent of the respondents said they're...
Getting a Mortgage Is Now Easier, but It Could Backfire
(TNS)—Clearing the hurdles to qualify for a mortgage used to be much harder. House hunters with too much debt had...
Getting Your Clients’ Homes Ready for the Fall
No matter when a homeowner lists their home, some principles of staging hold true. Overall, homes will benefit from having...
4 Hidden Costs of Homeownership Clients Should Understand
As your client’s guide to the process leading to homeownership, it’s your responsibility to make sure they know what they’re getting into from a financial perspective. Read more.
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