by Joyce Streithorst | Mar 30, 2023 | Couples, Families, In The News, Seniors, Women
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS CRIME ON THE RISE Check washing is a crime that one can unfortunately fall victim to pretty easily, and it can be difficult to remedy once a fraudulent check has been processed on your account. While check fraud has been around for...
by Joyce Streithorst | Mar 17, 2023 | Financial Planning, Women
WOMEN’S FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE: Playing Catch-Up Consider this scenario: A woman and a man each graduate from the same college with the same advanced degree. Each is hired for a promising job in their chosen professional field at similar-sized companies. Each one is...
by Joyce Streithorst | Jan 13, 2023 | Tax
Summary of Highlights from the New Law The end of the year brought lots of changes to retirement planning. On December 29, 2022, the “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023” was signed into law. It includes the Secure 2.0 Act of 2022, which is follow-up legislation...
by Joyce Streithorst | Jan 3, 2023 | Philanthropy
How to Both Vet Charitable Organizations and Avoiding Scams When Donating to Charity Charitable giving of time, goods, and/or money is an endeavor that many people find rewarding simply because they know they are helping others who may be less fortunate, or are...
by Joyce Streithorst | Nov 22, 2022 | Tax
Ways to Save at Tax Time The end of the year is a time when our to-do lists can overflow and it can feel like there’s not enough hours in the day. However, as busy as you may find yourself, this is an ideal time to make some strategic financial decisions that can...