Community Blogs

With rising inflation, many Americans are experiencing financial stress. This can make it hard to live the life that you want to live. Having a plan to help manage the… Read More

Teens and young adults often go into business for themselves over the summer or after school. This work can include babysitting, lawn mowing, dog walking, or other part-time or temporary… Read More

Home equity represents a significant portion of the average retiree’s wealth. If you’re 62 or older and house-rich but cash-poor, a reverse mortgage loan allows you to convert part of… Read More

The “Dirty Dozen” is a list of common tax scams that target taxpayers. Compiled and issued annually by the IRS, it includes a number of aggressive and evolving schemes that… Read More

Are your hard earned bank holdings insured? Luckily for the majority of Americans, they are. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is an independent government agency that is in charge… Read More

In most cases, gains from sales are taxable. But did you know that if you sell your home, you may not have to pay taxes? Here are ten facts to… Read More

It is hard to believe that many kids are already out of school for summer and most will be finished by the end of this week. As parents, a lot… Read More

Deer tick season is upon us, and Lyme disease and other tick-borne ailments are a serious health threat, with about one-tenth of Americans having been infected. Today I will give… Read More

The 2022 Senior Safety Forum recognizing and supporting World Elder Abuse Awareness Day drew over 400 attendees at seven senior centers around the county and over a thousand people viewed… Read More

When creating a budget, it’s essential to estimate your spending as realistically as possible. Here are five budget-related errors commonly made by small businesses and some tips for avoiding them… Read More

The two most common ways to save for your child’s college education are 529 plans and custodial brokerage accounts. In order to decide which one of these works better for… Read More

It’s never too late to start saving for retirement, but the sooner you begin, the more time your money has to grow. That’s because gains each year build on the… Read More