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Are Americans Growing More Optimistic About Retiring?

Posted by Ted Barnhart ⋅ February 24, 2015 ⋅ Leave a comment

Pragmatism seems to be replacing pessimism, at least. (content for this post provided by third party) Is it okay to retire today? Many baby boomers shelved notions of retiring during the past few years. Layoffs, the decline in home values, the crushing bear market of 2007-09 – those memories were just too fresh, and … Continue reading →

Weekly Economic Update

Posted by Ted Barnhart ⋅ February 21, 2015 ⋅ Leave a comment

(content for this post provided by third party vendor) February 23, 2015 GREECE DEAL, FED MINUTES REASSURE INVESTORSOn Friday, Greece reached an agreement with eurozone finance ministers to extend its economic bailout through June. The four extra months of financial aid depend on reforms that the country will present to its creditors this … Continue reading →

Tax Law Changes for 2015

Posted by Ted Barnhart ⋅ February 19, 2015 ⋅ Leave a comment

(content for this post provided by third party vendor) Every year brings a bit of change to federal tax laws. Some years bring much more change than that. In 2015, we have many changes and cost-of-living adjustments worth noting. How soon can taxpayers file? Tax season will start on January 20, right on … Continue reading →