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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 eliminated or capped a lot of itemized deductions for most taxpayers. While deductions for charitable gifts were preserved, raising the standard deduction meant that many taxpayers lost the benefit of all butREAD MORE

Do you need a financial planner? Unless you work in a job where you’re required to evaluate investment strategies and know how to put together a successful portfolio, the answer is likely yes. There is a common misconception that youREAD MORE

It’s hard to see someone you care about go through a difficult life transition such as a divorce or the death of their spouse.  We want to help ease their pain but we’re usually unsure of how to support them.READ MORE

These words bring a certain level of dread to most people who hear (or think them). But what can you really do if you’ve been hacked? First, it’s going to depend on just what information has been compromised and whereREAD MORE

You may be spending money without even realizing it. Even if you think you have a handle on your spending, it’s important to pay attention to where every single dollar goes. Hare are some money leaks that can really addREAD MORE