Financial Flexing: When Looking Rich Keeps You From Getting Rich

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Social media has changed the way people think about money. A luxury vacation, a new car, an expensive dinner, designer clothes, or the latest technology can show up in your feed dozens of times before lunch. When enough people appear to be…

Unlocking the HSA: A Rare Triple Tax Break for Medical and Retirement Planning

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Article Highlights: What is the Purpose of an HSA? Who Qualifies to Contribute? The Tax Benefits of an HSA Maximum Contributions Distribution Issues and Taxation Why an HSA Can also Function as a Retirement Account What…

Pay Off Debt or Invest? How Higher Interest Rates Change the Math

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For years, the answer seemed straightforward. Interest rates were historically low, stock markets generally rewarded long-term investors, and many financial experts encouraged people to invest extra money rather than aggressively paying down…

Weddings, Childcare, Children’s Summer Employment, and Travel: Navigating Summer’s Tax Minefield

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Weddings, Childcare, Children’s Summer Employment, and Travel: Navigating Summer’s Tax Minefield Article Highlights: Why Summer Matters for Taxes Marriage in Summer Childcare and Summer Camps Summer Jobs for Children …

Just Starting a New Business? Don’t Overlook Start-Up and Organizational Costs Deductions

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Article Highlights: Deductible Expenses: o   Start-Up Expenses o   Organizational Expenses How Much Can Be Deducted Now vs. Over Time Special Purchase Rule How to Claim Recordkeeping — What to Keep Examples Practical…

Trump Accounts Go Live July 4. What to Do Now to Avoid Losing Out

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Article Highlights: Trump Accounts Scheduled to Launch July 4 What to Expect from the Treasury and Activation Emails If You Haven’t Signed Up Yet, Simple First Steps Why Form 4547 Filed with Your 2025 Tax Return Simplifies Activation …

Clients Are Paying Slower – And It’s Not Just You

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It starts small. An invoice that used to get paid in 7 days… now takes 14. A reliable client suddenly “misses” your email. Another asks, “Can we split this payment?” At first, you ignore it. Then it stacks. And before long—you’re…

How to Pay for College Without Regret

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They Got In. Now You Have to Decide: How to Pay for College Without Regret You log into the portal together. There’s a pause before clicking. Then the decision appears on the screen. They got in. It’s everything you hoped for them. The…

Charitable Giving in 2026: Navigating New Tax Laws and Maximizing Your Gift’s Impact

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Article Highlights: New Charitable Giving for Non-Itemizers New AGI Floor for Itemizers Cash Contribution AGI Limitation Made Permanent Phaseout of Itemized Deductions Strategic Charitable Giving in 2026 Charitable Giving…

Student Loan Collections Are Back. What Borrowers With Heavy Student Debt Need to Know Now.

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For several years, student loan borrowers lived in a holding pattern. Payments were paused. Collections slowed. Consequences felt distant. That pause is ending. As reported by CNBC, federal agencies have resumed collection efforts on defaulted…