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A Practical Guide For Maximizing Credit Card ...

Credit cards that offer points, cash back, and travel benefits can be valuable tools for getting more out of your everyday spending. But to truly benefit from rewards cards, you need to use them strategically. Here's how to make the most of your credit card rewards without falling into common traps.

A Practical Guide For Maximizing Credit Card Rewards
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Kelley C. Long
How Does Getting Divorced Affect Your Taxes?

One of the most pressing questions during a divorce is how it will impact taxes. Your filing status, withholdings and property division are key areas where you’ll want to be clear on tax implications so you can make a holistic decision without tax surprises after everything is said and done.

How Does Getting Divorced Affect Your Taxes?
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Protecting Seniors from Modern Scams: Medicare ...

Scammers are evolving faster than ever, and seniors have become their primary target. In 2024 alone, older Americans lost over $3.4 billion to fraud—a staggering increase driven by two particularly insidious schemes: Medicare and Medicaid fraud that weaponizes healthcare confusion, and Bitcoin ATM scams that exploit urgency and fear. These aren't the clumsy phone scams of yesterday. Today's criminals use sophisticated caller ID spoofing to appear as legitimate government agencies, deploy AI-generated voices that sound remarkably authentic, and employ psychological manipulation tactics refined through thousands of successful thefts. What makes these scams especially dangerous is how they prey on trust—trust in Medicare, trust in law enforcement, and trust in technology that many seniors didn't grow up with. But knowledge is power, and understanding how these scams work is your first line of defense.

Protecting Seniors from Modern Scams: Medicare Fraud and Bitcoin ATM Schemes
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Kelley C. Long
Financial Planning Numbers You Need to Know for ...

Do you need to adjust your savings rates to account for new contribution limit increases? Double check to make sure you’re not missing out on the new opportunity to save more, plus a tax law change that sweetens your charitable donations!

Financial Planning Numbers You Need to Know for 2026
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Traditional Hoppin' John Recipe

A classic Southern dish traditionally eaten on New Year's Day for good luck. The black-eyed peas represent good luck, pork represents prosperity and greens (often served alongside) represent wealth.

Traditional Hoppin' John Recipe

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Preparing for Retirement: The 10-Year Countdown Checklist

Preparing for Retirement: The 10-Year Countdown Checklist

Retirement might seem distant when you're in your fifties, but the decade leading up to your golden years is actually the most critical time for retirement preparation. Whether you're 55 and just starting to think seriously about retirement or already deep into your planning, this comprehensive 10-year countdown checklist will help ensure you're ready for this major life transition.

Should You Contribute to Your 401k Pre-Tax or Roth?

Should You Contribute to Your 401k Pre-Tax or Roth?

Deciding whether to contribute to your 401k pre-tax or Roth is mostly about when you think the tax rate will be higher, but there are other factors to consider as well. This post explores a few scenarios that might offer more guidance to that decision, as well as a suggestion that can fit when you’re just not sure.

What is a Backdoor Roth IRA and Who Should Use One?

What is a Backdoor Roth IRA and Who Should Use One?

For many high-income earners, IRS income limits prevent direct contributions to Roth IRA accounts. Enter the backdoor Roth IRA – not a special type of account, but rather a perfectly legal transaction sequence that helps higher earners access Roth IRA benefits despite income restrictions. Here’s how it works…

Will You Need Long-Term Care? Here's What You Need to Know

Will You Need Long-Term Care? Here's What You Need to Know

Statistically speaking, 7 out of 10 Americans will need some type of long-term care in their lifetime - that might sound alarming, but understanding your options can help you prepare confidently for the future. In our latest blog post, we break down the real costs of long-term care and explore practical strategies to protect yourself and your loved ones, from insurance options to self-funding approaches.