The Major Retirement Planning Mistakes

Why are they made again and again?  Provided by Misty Pittman   Much is out there about the classic financial mistakes that plague start-ups, family businesses, corporations, and charities. Aside from these blunders, some classic financial missteps plague retirees....

Tax Consideration for Retires

Are you aware of these potential tax breaks and tax-saving opportunities? Provided by Misty Pittman      The federal government offers some major tax breaks for older Americans. Some of these perks deserve more publicity than they receive.         At age 65, the...

How Women Can Prepare For Retirement

A practical financial checklist for the future.   Provided by Misty Pittman   When our parents retired, living to 75 amounted to a nice long life, and Social Security was often supplemented by a pension. The Social Security Administration estimates that today’s...

Saving Early & Letting Time Work for You

The earlier you start pursuing financial goals, the better your outcome may be.   Provided by Misty Pittman   As a young investor, you have a powerful ally on your side: time. When you start investing in your twenties or thirties for retirement, you can put it to work...

Details on the Tax Deadline Extension

The I.R.S. is giving you three additional months to file and pay. Provided by Misty Pittman   The Internal Revenue Service knows that many taxpayers have had a stressful spring. So, it has reset the federal tax deadline. You now have until July 15 to file your 1040...