Retirement or College Savings, which Takes Priority?

Retirement or College Savings, which Takes Priority?

by Lori Atwood | Jan 1, 2023 | College Savings & Financial Aid, Financial Fitness, Saving: Retirement & Other

There’s a parental continuum when it comes to paying for college. On one end is “The kids can pay for their own college” and on the other end is “we will take out all the loans and pay them all back so precious junior does not have any student loans.” Both are...
Tax Season – How Can You Minimize Your Tax Bill?

Tax Season – How Can You Minimize Your Tax Bill?

by Lori Atwood | Apr 3, 2016 | Financial Fitness

It’s tax season again and I thought I would take a minute to discuss the main (legal) ways to reduce your tax bill and be good to your wallet as well. The best way to reduce your taxable income (i.e. the amount of income the IRS will apply your tax rate to), is to...
It’s Free Money, for Heaven Sake – Take it!

It’s Free Money, for Heaven Sake – Take it!

by Lori Atwood | Jun 24, 2014 | Financial Fitness

Many people’s jobs offer retirement contribution matching. Always contribute at least to the matching limit for your company. Don’t leave free money on the table, because even with the match you still may not be saving enough. If your company matches, for every dollar...
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