Finances, Budget, Retirment Planning
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Tax Season Warning: Retirement Moves Americans Still Have Time to Make Before April 15
Jeff Smith of The Retirement Smith offers up retirement strategies Americans can still make before filing their taxes FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (March 10, 2026) – April 15th is a day in America that many people dread. It’s the deadline that people have to file federal income taxes with the government without being hit with penalties. While people are busy trying to avoid the date, one financial planner wants people to know there is still time to make some sound financial decisions that will help those planning for their retirement, making March a great time for a market reality check. “Rather than spend the time dreading the filing and paying of income taxes, look for…
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How to Budget for Unexpected Bills Without Stress
Unexpected expenses are just that…unexpected. With many of us surviving on a tight budget, finding money to cover these emergencies can feel overwhelming. Although working with the best emergency loan provider at such times may seem like the best possible solution, it’s better not have to depend on loans at all. Borrowing is always an option, but what if there were a way to pay for these unplanned expenses without taking out a loan? Unexpected expenses can include anything from medical expenses not covered by the NHS, such as eye tests or dental care, to childcare costs, such as school trips or extracurricular activities. Paying for car repairs in the…
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As we get older things we should have done
Life is changing more and more as we move through life. Charlie is now 18 and a man. I wish when he was little David and I had taken the time to learn about insurance and 401K’s. Soon David and I will be in our 70s and we have nothing to leave Charlie, and this scares me. if you’re a parent or think you might be one day you should look into Custodial Roth IRA. I love how there are no age limits to open a custodial Roth IRA for your child but the essential requirement to qualify is that your child has to earn income. I wish I had…