Most of us dread tax season, and feel “taxed” enough in the current economic climate. So, it is good to hear that there are a few areas where you might be able to reduce your tax consequences, either now or in the future. Check with your tax advisor to see if any of the below [...]
By this time, you’ve heard much about the new consumer credit card laws that are effective February 22, 2010. However, you might still wonder just how these changes impact you. Be assured that they will… The below list provides a few things to watch for: 1.Interest Rate Increases – Credit card companies are still allowed [...]
This time of year, our thoughts turn to those that we hold dearest, yet sometimes we think more in the present, and less about the future. Unfortunately, that kind of thinking creates inaction, which could jeopardize those that we love most. By taking a few critical estate planning steps, we might better protect our loved [...]
Many of us make New Year’s Resolutions, yet overlook an important part of our lives, our Financial Health. Economic data shows that in December 2009 our nation’s unemployment rate was 10%, or a whopping 2.6% points higher than a year earlier (see Bureau of Labor statistics at www.bls.gov). Clearly, responsibly managing one’s money in this [...]
Shoreline Out and About is a community to share local events,activities, restaurants on the Connecticut shoreline, New Haven to New London. We are off to a great start, and have many events planned for the coming months, so join up and let the madness begin.