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MONTHLY ECONOMIC UPDATE JANUARY 2021
U.S. Markets A tumultuous year ended on a positive note as stocks rose in December, spurred by the rollout of multiple COVID-19 vaccines and the signing of a new fiscal relief bill. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, which lagged all year, picked up 3.27 percent. The...
Monthly Economic Update December 2020
U.S. Markets Stock prices powered higher and emboldened investors in November thanks to a series of positive news events. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, which has lagged much of the year, led the rally, jumping 11.84 percent. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index...
401(k) vs ROTH 401(k)
Do you know the difference between a traditional 401(k) and a Roth 401(k)? Would you like to know the benefits and tax...
MONTHLY ECONOMIC UPDATE NOVEMBER 2020
U.S. Markets Inaction on a second American fiscal stimulus bill and a rise in global COVID-19 cases put pressure on stock prices in October. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, which has lagged much of the year, dropped 4.61 percent. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index...
Medicare’s open enrollment period runs from October 15 to December 7, 2020
Medicare’s open enrollment period runs from October 15 to December 7. If you are enrolling in Medicare for the first time, give yourself plenty of time. You may discover that it is much more complex than an employer-sponsored group health plan.1 When you enroll in...
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If you tapped into your retirement account to weather the pandemic, you may have some tax issues to deal with come April 15. CNBC has the story @ cnb.cx/3c279MR
Here are tax issues to consider if you tapped retirement account to weather 2020
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With tax season approaching, millions of Americans who made emergency retirement plan withdrawals under the federal CARES Act now have some decisions to make.Important Info Alert!! Tax filing season will be starting a little later. The date has been pushed back to February 12, 2021 instead of starting in mid-January. CNN has the details @ cnn.it/2NejyCZ
IRS: Tax filing season will start February 12
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Thanks to the pandemic and the push to get stimulus payments out quickly, the 2021 federal tax filing season will start a little late this year.Working from home has been a challenge for many Americans. CNBC has some tips to get into a relaxed rhythm @ cnb.cx/2LKA6BV
How to find 'flow' while working from home, according to a peak performance expert
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"Flow" is "an optimal state of consciousness where we feel our best and perform our best," says peak performance expert Steven Kotler.Congratulations to Teen Central Manheim on being awarded our Encore for Gifting - 2020 3rd quarter awardee of $1000. Pictured here is Encore representative Ed Nissley and Executive Director for Teen Central, Janelle Heying! We couldn't be happier to help Teen Central continue it mission to provide quality life experiences to teens!
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