This Week’s Must Read

If you have qualifying children under the age of 18, you may be able to claim a child tax credit. (You may also be able to claim a partial credit for certain other dependents who are not qualifying children.) The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 makes substantial, temporary improvements to the child tax credit […]

If you pay attention to financial news, you are probably seeing a lot of discussion about inflation, which has reared its head in the U.S. economy after being mostly dormant for the last decade. In May 2021, the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), often called headline inflation, rose at an annual rate of 5.0%,

Originally published on: https://hsi.com/blog/summer-safety-tips It’s the time of year when we break out the BBQs, sunscreen, and swimming trunks. Let’s review some tips to make sure your summer holiday cookouts, pool parties, and firework celebrations are safely enjoyed with friends and family. BBQ Summer is peak fire season, and each year, the classic backyard cookout

You’ve worked hard your whole life anticipating the day you could finally retire. Congratulations — that day has arrived! But with it comes the realization that you’ll need to carefully manage your assets to give them lasting potential. Review your portfolio regularly Traditional wisdom holds that retirees should value the safety of their principal above

Bring the whole family together for a day full of fun activities. There are so many different ways to celebrate your dad on Father’s Day. Picking out the perfect Father’s Day gift and writing a sweet message in his card may be a given, but it’s also important to make sure that your dad’s special

Is 62 your lucky number? If you’re eligible, that’s the earliest age you can start receiving Social Security retirement benefits. Although collecting early retirement benefits makes sense for some people, there’s a major drawback to consider: if you start collecting benefits early, your monthly retirement benefit will be permanently reduced. So before you put down

As we approach hurricane season, we want to keep you up to date on hurricane preparedness with some good resources from the National Weather Service.  Here’s a preliminary checklist to start . . .we’ll be posting additional resources for you to download over the next couple of weeks. What to Do Before the Tropical Storm

Originally published on https://www.statefarm.com/ Regardless of the car you drive, these techniques will help you save gas. Did you know you can save considerably at the gas pump just by modifying your driving habits? Regardless of the type of car you drive, good driving habits contribute to better fuel economy, which saves money and helps

This article was originally published on: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/ Is your home a pack rat’s paradise? You’re not alone. As you start spring cleaning, are you wondering what to keep and what to shred? We’ve looked at experts’ advice and compiled this summary of how long they recommend keeping certain documents. Put our handy graphic near your