Category: Planning
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We Were Planning To Plan….
Art Linkletter used to have a program when I was much younger that was titled, “Kids Say The Darnest Things”. For some of you reading this, that name and show have taken you way back. For others, you do not have a clue as to who I am referring to. Either way, we all know…
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KISS Your Budget
Is your budget too aggressive? Are you setting yourself up for a missed target and, as a result, at the risk of being discouraged to the point that you quit budgeting? Be careful. KISS your budget. Don’t KISS it goodbye, but simply Keep It Short and Sweet. The ‘Short’ piece is always relative, but the…
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It’s Time For a W4 Checkup
This year many have made changes in payroll withholding to make sure they avoid a big refund from the IRS or, maybe, a big bill. Depending on what you entered, you may have seen a big impact in your take-home pay that was intended to put you 1) in a good position come tax time…
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You Need A Will
I am not a lawyer, but my legal advise to you is that you need a will. Everyone needs a will and even those who do not think they need a will – need a will. I am convinced that most people avoid the thought of a writing a will because they 1) feel nothing…
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Who Will You Throw The Ball To?
Have you ever been hit with some unexpected expense(s)? You know, your best laid plan for this month’s income and expenses and one more, one you had not planned, has cropped up. Maybe it was not an expense, but some income (how nice!) shows up out of no where or from something you did. How…
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Are You Qualified for Public Office?
This is a national election year. While on the state and local level many will be elected, it is also the year that we elect a President, a new House of Representatives and about 1/3 of the Senate. At the state and federal level, there are qualifications identified for the various offices that are open…