Planning and Personal Finance

BEWARE OF LITTLE EXPENSES A SMALL LEAK WILL SINK A GREAT SHIP ~ Benjamin Franklin

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Video: US Savings I Bond Looks Attractive As Savings Vehicle

The US Savings I Bond looks attractive as a savings vehicle for a portion of your savings that you will not need within 2 years. You can buy up to $10,000 per social security number. In other words, spouses can each buy $10,000.

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US Savings I Bond Looks Attractive As Savings Vehicle

The US Savings I Bond looks attractive as a savings vehicle for a portion of your savings that you will not need within 2 years. You can buy up to $10,000 per social security number. In other words, spouses can each buy $10,000. The current interest rate is 6.89% and is inflation adjusted every 6 months.

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Tax on Social Security In Retirement

A prudent and effective tax strategy during your employment years will most likely need to be modified in retirement. Once earned income ceases and income from retirement plans, investments, and Social Security commences, tax liabilities change.

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Investors Gobble Up Dividend Stocks During Market Turbulence

he Federal Reserve has signaled it plans to raise interest rates in 2022 in response to stubbornly high inflation. WSJ’s J.J. McCorvey explains what higher rates could mean for your finances: https://www.wsj.com/articles/investors-gobble-up-dividend-stocks-during-market-turbulence-11644275114

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The Valerie Fund Charitable Giving

Highly appreciated stock or IRA Required Minimum Distributions (RMD) is the most tax-efficient way to donate where you avoid taxes, get credit for the donation and the Valerie Fund gets the full benefit of your donation.

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Financial Planning Tips for Families

Financial planning is usually your best choice if you want to secure your future. If you aren’t sure how to get started, Building Benjamins shares some financial planning tips to get you headed in the right direction.

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Benefits of Individual Stocks

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Charitable Giving

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