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1. How Tax Reform Has Impacted the Housing Market
   When the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was enacted in 2017, it reduced tax breaks for homeowners. Mainly, it lowered the cap on the mortgage interest deduction to $750,000, down from $1 million, and the deduction for state and local property taxes was capped at $10,000. At the time, housing experts and economists said the chan
2. A home equity loan could help you get the money you need for a renovation or emergency — here's how they work
   Home equity loans allow homeowners to borrow against the value of their home. Many lenders will allow homeowners to borrow up to 80% of their home's current value. While home equity loans are often used to pay for home renovations, the money can be used in whatever way the borrower chooses. Sign up to get Personal Fina
3. How Trump’s Tariffs Impact Small Businesses And Entrepreneurs
   The recent Trump administration’s tariffs are stirring the markets, causing some of the most pronounced volatility in market history. However, small businesses are not immune from the recent tariffs.
4. 3 habits to start now to build wealth for a lifetime, according to a financial planner
   Summary List Placement  As a financial planner, an important part of my job is helping clients make choices now to build wealth for the future. I always recommend clients start by reviewing their financial situation regularly and knowing how (and why) they're spending their money. I also think it's important to underst
5. Deciding What To Do With The 401(k)s You Left Behind
   If you’ve changed jobs throughout your career, chances are you have at least one or two 401(k)s with former employers. If you’re like most people, you’ve probably been unsure about what to do with that money and just left it in the plans. Now that time has passed and your financial decisions are more deliberate, you ma
6. In the COVID-19 Economy, Employers Should Be Prepared for Increased 401(k) Hardship Distributions
   Article By Patricia A. Moran Mintz Employee Benefits Alert 401(k) plans must, by law, limit the circumstances under which plan money can be withdrawn by active employees. However, 401(k) plans can (and most do) allow in-service withdrawals in the event of an employee’s financial hardship. The COVID-19 pandemic is guara
7. Women Live Longer Than Men: Here's How They Can Avoid Running Out of Money in Retirement
   The dramatic market losses stemming from COVID-19 have many investors thinking about the safety and security of their nest eggs. For women, in particular -- who are more likely to live longer and often have less money set aside for retirement than men -- the financial hit may feel especially stressful. SEE ALSO: 4 Ways
8. Are “Fixer-Uppers” a Smart Move for First-Time Buyers? (Maybe Not)
   What every first-time buyer should consider before diving into the world of fixer-uppers.
9. What to Know About Recent Federal Reserve Guidance and Interest Rate Announcements
   The Federal Reserve seems to be doing everything it can to stay out of the way of the stock market. Although the bulls have been on a rampage for the past 10 years, creating and re-creating new highs in every thinkable index, the specter of the hibernating bear looms large. No one wants to be the jerk who wakes it. Ima
10. The Silent Profit Killers Lurking Inside Your Business
    Here are the most commonly overlooked ways businesses lose money.