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Most of us carry both debit and credit cards in our wallets and we usually don’t put much thought into which card to swipe at the cash register. However, there are potential risks and rewards behind these decisions. Here areREAD MORE

IRA & QRP Retirement Account Distribution Rules — With the year-end approaching, an important deadline for retirement account owners is also coming: Required Minimum Distributions. This article will deal with some of the distribution rules surrounding IRAs and Qualified RetirementREAD MORE

It’s probably safe to say that most of us have been there before. You’ve just gotten off of a long flight, and you’re ready to start your vacation. The rental car shuttle has just dropped you off at the counter,READ MORE

Year-End Tax Planning 2014 2014 is drawing to a close, but there are still some important moves you can make in year-end tax planning for 2014 that may really help at tax time.   Defer Income and Accelerate Deductions TheREAD MORE

As senior family members age, it can be a time of uncertainty. Whether sudden or gradual, changes in the senior’s health can leave the family scrambling to coordinate caregivers, medical treatment and financial matters. A good support team can beREAD MORE