Blog
Fresh Perspectives
January traditionally presents itself as a month brimming with possibilities and new beginnings. It’s a time to set goals for the future, and embrace a fresh perspective. What is a fresh perspective anyway?! Researching this week, I landed upon an article from Idealist.org (June, 2021) about gaining perspective. I’d like to share some key points […]
Read More
Celebrate the Wins
How often do you celebrate the wins in your life? Another year is concluding today – it’s such an opportunity to reflect back and give yourself some credit and celebrate the wins! The University of Minnesota featured a YouTube video discussing celebrating wins. They discussed how our brains are wired to respond to rewards. Celebrating […]
Read More
Pace Yourself
It’s a good time to pace yourself! The hustle and bustle of this time of year is real. Preparation for the holiday season, work, and year-end demands can take a toll. It’s an important reminder to think of life as a marathon vs. a sprint and pace yourself! I found some helpful tips on the […]
Read More
Grief and the Holidays
Grief is real. For those coping with the loss of a loved one, the holidays may be filled with painful reminders, in place of joy. Traditions once enjoyed can be difficult. Grief can seem fresh, even if the loss was not recent. Some find it comforting to be with family and friends, seeking support and […]
Read More
Tax Brackets for 2024
The IRS has released income tax brackets and standard deductions for 2024. To plan ahead for what you’ll owe on your taxable income, here are the numbers. Photo by Tara Winstead: https://www.pexels.com/photo/folder-and-calculator-on-white-table-7111512/ Highlights The Details Per CNBC, here are the marginal tax brackets for 2024 Marginal tax brackets for tax year 2024 Married filing jointly […]
Read More
Family Caregivers
November was the month to recognize family caregivers. In my humble opinion, it would be terrific to recognize family caregivers – care is a 24/7 job! As we enter into the holiday season, take a minute to think about ways you can support a caregiver ❣️ As the percentage of Americans providing caregiving services to […]
Read More
1099K Rule Changes Delayed For 2023
This week, the IRS announced they are delaying implementation of a rule change that would have required more 1099-Ks to be issued to small businesses, gig workers and those with side hustles earning $600 or more. This is big news for all tax filers who receive business income for their goods and services via payment […]
Read More
Saver’s Credit 2023
Are you aware of the Saver’s Credit you’re entitled to when you contribute to your IRA or employer-sponsored plan? Each year the IRS outlines who’s eligible, the amount you may contribute, and the Saver’s Credit you’ll receive. Sharing the specifics for the 2023 tax year from the IRS! Image by Nattanan Kanchanaprat from Pixabay Who’s […]
Read More
Practice Drills
Today is a good day to talk about practice drills. Before I begin, Veterans Day is on my mind. A big thank you to veterans and their families who have served ❣️ Back to practice drills 😉 They are used in the military, in schools, for sports teams, in work environments, in preparation for natural […]
Read More