On December 16th, Congress passed the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014. This Bill, which is awaiting the President’s signature, extends over 50 tax provisions that expired 12/31/13 and retroactively reinstates them for a period of one year to cover the 2014 tax year. It is uncertain if these provisions will be extended past 2014, […]
Your 5-Step Retirement Plan
If you’re planning to retire sometime in the next 10 years, here’s some crucial advice: Take a very hard look at your 401(k). While employer-sponsored savings plans, such as 401(K)s, usually are a great place to stash money during most of your working years, they may not be as great if you’re getting ready to […]
Swing for the Fences
The following is an excerpt from Pat Burke’s book Swing for the Fences: An Economic Tale. Look for it in bookstores everywhere or on Amazon.