This Week’s Must Read

Article originally published on: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/ Jason Marsh and Jill Suttie offer added incentives to get into the holiday spirit. Holiday shopping can be terrifying, yes. But research suggests it’s worth it: New studies attest to the benefits of giving—not just for the recipients but for the givers’ health and happiness, and for the strength of […]

The Social Security Administration will never threaten, scare, or pressure you to take an immediate action.   If you receive a call, text, or email that… Threatens to suspend your Social Security number, even if they have part or all of your Social Security number Warns of arrest of legal action Demands or requests immediate

​Article originally published on: https://www.aarp.org/ As the COVID-19 pandemic lingers, it’s important to review your coverage and make changes by Dec. 7 It’s the time of year to review your Medicare coverage. Open enrollment runs from Oct. 15 until Dec. 7, a seven-week window to think about your health care needs for 2022 and decide

These will make giving thanks even more special. Every Thanksgiving celebration all but requires a few essential elements: a gleaming roast turkey with stuffing (or dressing, depending on your background and geographic location), easy mashed potatoes with gravy, pumpkin pie with a dollop of whipped cream for dessert, and plenty of supporting Thanksgiving side dishes to make the table groan under the bounty.

Article originally published on http://www.fidelity.com Consider these 6 tax‐savvy ways to make your giving go further this year. Key takeaways While charitable donations by check or cash are the most common, giving long-term appreciated securities may have attractive tax benefits. Establishing a donor-advised fund (DAF) can be a particularly effective way to give. A qualified

Originally published on: https://www.usatoday.com/ — Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. For many years, Black Friday was the official kickoff to the holiday shopping season. However, this year, it began on October 4 with Amazon’s massive Deals for Days promotion. With reports of impending product shortages and expected shipping

The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 (SECURE Act) became law on December 20, 2019. The Secure Act made major changes to the RMD rules. If you reached the age of 70½ in 2019 the prior rule applies, and you must take your first RMD by April 1, 2020. If you

All this talk about “stimulus packages” and “bailouts”… A billion dollars… A hundred billion dollars… Eight hundred billion dollars… One TRILLION dollars… We’ll start with a $100 dollar bill. Currently the largest U.S. denomination in general circulation. Most everyone has seen them, slightly fewer have owned them. Guaranteed to make friends wherever they go. A

As we reflect on former Secretary of State Colin Powell’s legacy, we are reminded of his thirteen rules of leadership which have guided so many of our colleagues and principals. We are grateful for his love of the State Department and his legacy that we still feel in the workplace. Secretary Powell’s 13 Rules: It