There are important changes you may want to look into. The IRS began phasing out paper check payments on September 30, 2025. Social Security paper checks and login changes are in effect. And, Telehealth has been covered under Medicare Part B for several years, but that coverage was set to expire on September 30. IRS Changes In […]
Student Loan Alert! SAVE Plan interest resumes: Starting August 1, 2025, interest will accrue again on federal student loans for borrowers in the SAVE (Saving on a Valuable Education) plan. The Department of Education cites a federal court injunction that halted the full implementation of the SAVE plan, including the provision for a zero percent interest
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We covered Social Security and Medicare a few weeks back. Changes appear to be on the horizon for Social Security recipients, which may require more in-person office visits or the use of online tools. The changes mostly impact two groups of people: those seeking Social Security benefits for the first time and current recipients who
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Here we are—the last Sunday of 2024! There were two news items that broke this week to be aware of. I have a quick update today about the BOI reporting I wrote about weeks back. This week, there was an important update to the BOI reporting information: a court decision to lift the pause for
December is here – I don’t know about you, but it seems this year has gone by quickly 🤔 Changes are ahead! Let’s make sure you’re ready! Change is inevitable, and with each new year comes a fresh wave of transitions, challenges, and opportunities. Whether you’re anticipating personal changes, professional shifts, or broader societal developments,
Planning ahead for what life has in store for us provides a good foundation. And … planning is an ongoing necessity! The best laid (and made) plans are impacted by multiple variables and today, I’d like to share a few examples. https://pixabay.com/photos/mouse-figure-love-letter-valentine-3099088 Life Changes Reviewing plans regularly is highly recommended. Especially when there are changes
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If you have a 401K and are over the age of 50, you are able to make a catch-up contribution to your 401K. In 2024, there will be a change to the popular catch-up contribution. Heads up! Catch-up Contribution Eligibility The IRS defines a catch-up contribution this way. “A catch-up contribution is an elective deferral
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One thing you can count on in life is the certainty of change! Change is an inherent part of life. From the moment we are born, we are thrust into a world that is in a constant state of flux. Seasons change, people change, circumstances change. Change is inevitable, and it can be one of
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Remember to “fall back” in the US! When local daylight time reached 2:00:00 am clocks were turned backward 1 hour to Sunday, November 6, 2022, 1:00:00 am local standard time instead. Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on Nov 6, 2022, unless you live in Arizona or Hawaii. The long dark days can be challenging. If you’re
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Multi Factor Authentication (MFA or 2FA) is a hot topic these days! As Cybersecurity Awareness Month comes to a close, let’s make sure you stay protected as best you can. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) lead a collaborative effort between government and industry to raise cybersecurity awareness
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