College Funding Options

You can plan to meet the costs through a variety of methods. Provided by Misty Pittman   How can you cover your child’s future college costs? Saving early (and often) may be key for most families. Here are some college savings vehicles to consider.   529...

Tax-Loss Harvesting

A useful year-end move to counteract capital gains.  Provided by Misty Pittman   Even though this may end up being a subpar year for stocks, you may realize capital gains, which is a taxable event. What can you do about them? You can do what some investors do – you...

Federal Student Loan Relief

How does it work? What should you do? Provided by Misty Pittman   Are you or someone you know currently making federal student loan payments? In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, some welcome relief may be on the way.   Thanks to the recent passage of the CARES...

A Stock Market Lesson to Remember

Confidence can quickly erode, but it can also quickly emerge. Provided by Misty Pittman   Undeniably, spring 2020 has tried the patience of investors. An 11-year bull market ended. Key economic indicators went haywire. Household confidence was shaken. The Standard...

Before You Claim Social Security

A few things you may want to think about before filing for benefits. Provided by Misty Pittman   Whether you want to leave work at 62, 67, or 72, claiming the retirement benefits you are entitled to by federal law is no casual decision. You will want to consider...