Introducing a new video series on tax return and personal finance tips: Alloy Jeopardy. The topic for this round of Alloy Jeopardy is “Common Excuses During Tax Season”. Excuses 100 | Why aren’t you contributing…

Although you won’t become eligible for Social Security until your 60s, there’s a lot you can do to prepare before then. Here’s a rundown of steps you can take during each decade of your life:…

Interest rate revisions cause a ripple effect throughout the economy. Accordingly, the Federal Reserve’s actions should have moderate influence over financial choices you make in 2023 and beyond. Savings and debt Savers stand to gain…

Inflation continues to impact the cost of living, and the IRS and SSA are taking notice. The following updates have been announced over the past week and may impact your 2023 tax planning and finances….

UPDATE: President Joe Biden’s federal student loan debt relief program has been temporarily blocked by a federal appeals court on Friday, October 21, 2022. You can still apply for forgiveness, but the program is currently…

If you are nearing your 60s, one of the most important financial decisions of your lifetime is when to take Social Security benefits. It’s complex depending on your income, your spouse’s income, the number of…

One of the least discussed, but most important, items to have available to your survivors is a binder or file that contains all your financial information. This includes accounts, insurance policies, deeds, titles and more,…

The death of a loved one is a heart-wrenching event. In addition to experiencing grief, survivors must deal with the individual’s funeral arrangements, personal items and property, and financial assets and liabilities. Sadly, this can…