Financial Planning

Balancing philanthropic goals with financial planning can be a complex yet rewarding endeavor. One strategy that has gained popularity among those looking to make a lasting impact, while potentially reaping tax benefits, is the charitable trust.

There are numerous financial deadlines throughout the year, and they can be difficult to keep track of. To simplify it we put together some of the most important deadlines that you should add to your calendar for 2024.

Medicare is the federal health insurance program for everyone age 65 and older in the United States. Generally, the different parts of Medicare exist to cover specific healthcare services. Most beneficiaries choose to receive their Parts A and B benefits through Original Medicare, the traditional fee-for-service program offered directly through the federal government. It is sometimes called Traditional Medicare or Fee-for-Service (FFS) Medicare. Under Original Medicare, the government pays directly for the health care services you receive. You can see any doctor and hospital that takes Medicare anywhere in the country.

There are numerous financial deadlines throughout the year, and they can be difficult to keep track of. To simplify it we put together some of the most important deadline that you should add to your calendar for 2023.

Year-end is quite possibly the most hectic time for small business owners, and 2022 is no different. Even if the year unraveled differently than planned, it is time to look back, measure how the business did, and begin planning for 2023.

Most Americans never engage in the financial planning process. Especially in today’s world with so many unpredictable events, such as a pandemic or hurricane, it can be hard to think about planning for the future. However, not having a clear, detailed plan for your future financial success can increase your stress levels, anxiety, and fear of not having enough money to cover your basic needs.

According to the National Council of Nonprofits, about 21% of all nonprofits have an annual budget of $50,000 or less. With this in mind, maximizing the assets and income of the organization is critical, as every cent counts.

Did you know that half of all Americans would be unable to cover an unexpected expense this month? Unfortunately, financial planning isn't a hot topic for most people, but you can't afford to neglect this important aspect of your life any longer. 

Seventy-five percent of Americans have no financial plan. From savings to paying off debt to retirement funds, many are just winging it and hoping for the best. Especially when you’re in your 20s and 30s and just starting out on your financial journey, creating a financial plan and sticking to it can feel scary and overwhelming.

Fraud scams take more than 5% of a business' overall revenue. If you're in the process of financial planning for your small business one thing you need to do is protect your business assets.

To protect your assets, you've got to understand the small business scams that could come your way and know how to avoid them. From a PayPal scam email to cyberattacks, we're going to cover it all in this comprehensive guide.