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Tax Prep: 6 Ways to Get a Head Start on Tax Season
• Written By Paul Staib | Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), MBA, RICP®
Tax filing season may be months away, but it’s never too early to get organized. Consider taking these simple steps…
Year-End Portfolio Checkup: 6 Tax-Smart Tips
• Written By Paul Staib | Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), MBA, RICP®
With a few months remaining in the year, it’s a good time to review your financial plans and ensure you’re…
Retirement Planning: Are You Doing the Right Things?
• Written By Paul Staib | Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), MBA, RICP®
When people ask me whether they are on track for retirement I believe what they’re really looking for is reassurance. …
What’s the Difference Between Marginal and Effective Tax Rates?
• Written By Paul Staib | Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), MBA, RICP®
In order to explain the difference between “marginal” and “effective” tax rates, it’s important to first dispel a common misconception:…
Analyzing Your Tax Return
• Written By Paul Staib | Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), MBA, RICP®
Another tax season is upon us. Many people tuck their tax return and supporting documents into a folder and hand…
What You Can Learn From Your W-2 Tax Form
• Written By Paul Staib | Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), MBA, RICP®
Only employees will receive a W-2. As you review your W-2, here are some of the key line items to…