by Attiyya | Dec 21, 2014 | Financial Counseling, Taxes
Don’t forget to file your FSA claim(s) by the end of the year so you don’t lose your money. Most employers do not allow unused funds to roll over into the next year.
by Attiyya | Nov 26, 2014 | Financial Counseling
At the end of 2013, I discussed the importance of knowing your Net Worth. Hopefully, you took the time to calculate this important number and are ready to do it again. This year I’m recommending you also complete the wealth test introduced by Stanley & Danko...
by Attiyya | Nov 23, 2014 | Financial Counseling
Last night my husband and I went to see Gone Girl and loved it. As we watched the lives of Nick and Amy Dunne unfold, their financial misbehavior stood out to me like a neon light! Money troubles continue to be one of the top causes of divorce in the U.S. The...
by Attiyya | Oct 24, 2014 | Financial Counseling
Yesterday the IRS announced the following changes to 2015 retirement plan contributions. The annual contribution limit for employees who participate in 401(k), 403(b), most 457 plans, and the federal government’s Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is increased from $17,500 to...
by Attiyya | Aug 30, 2014 | Financial Counseling
This week the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) updated their GI Bill Comparison Tool to include a more detailed calculator and veteran & student indicators. Using this tool before making your final decision will allow eligible students and parents to better...