Financial Aid for Students 101

Financial Aid for Students 101

Preparing for college while still in high school can be difficult for even the most academically-minded student. These days, you need to excel in the classroom, make sure you’re involved in extracurricular activities, and enroll in challenging classes to impress...
Estate Management Checklist

Estate Management Checklist

Creating an estate management checklist can help ensure that your loved ones are taken care of in the event of your passing. Here is a sample checklist to get you started: Create a Will: A will is a legal document that outlines how you want your assets to be...
Social Security: Maximizing Benefits

Social Security: Maximizing Benefits

Most understand that waiting to claim Social Security benefits can result in higher monthly payments. However, many don’t know that there are other ways to maximize their benefits, some of which depend on their marital status. Understanding the strategies for...
A Taxing Story: Capital Gains and Losses

A Taxing Story: Capital Gains and Losses

Chris Rock once remarked, “You don’t pay taxes – they take taxes.” That applies not only to income but also to capital gains. Capital gains result when an individual sells an investment for an amount greater than their purchase price. Capital gains are categorized as...