Monthly archives:July 2017
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7 years ago
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We have previously written about the pros and cons of ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014) accounts. These accounts allow many people with disabilities or their families to establish tax-free savings accounts that won’t affect their ability to qualify for, or remain on, government a... [read more]
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7 years ago
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Those with special needs often cannot get by without housing assistance from federal programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. For example, while many people with special needs are on Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the average rent for a modest one-bedroom rental unit is equal... [read more]
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7 years ago
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Sometimes seniors find themselves owing past-due federal taxes they cannot afford to pay. Although notices from the IRS can be especially frightening, there are solutions.
If the sum owed is less than $50,000, the IRS will accept monthly payments over five years. For example, if $6,000 is ow... [read more]
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7 years ago
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With Republicans in control of Congress and the presidency, there is talk of eliminating the federal estate tax. In 2017 the tax affects only estates over $5.49 million, meaning that for more than 99 percent of Americans, it's already been repealed. With no estate tax, do you still need a trust? W... [read more]
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7 years ago
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Medicare is offering relief from penalties for certain Medicare beneficiaries who enrolled in Medicare Part A and had coverage through the individual marketplace. For a short time, these individuals will be able to enroll in Medicare Part B without paying a penalty for late enrollment.
Indivi... [read more]
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7 years ago
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During the dog days of summer, we thought it was a good idea to introduce our first Pet of the Month, Bocephus "Bo" Emery.Bo is a nine year old American Bull Dog and is the pride and joy of his pet grandparents, Paula and Rick Emery. Paula is our Marketing Manager and Executive Assistant.
Right ... [read more]
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7 years ago
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When your child is born with preventable birth defects due to medical malpractice, or suffers a catastrophic injury that leads to a lifelong disability, the resulting lawsuit can often take years. The end result of this long and arduous process will hopefully be a settlement or jury award designed t... [read more]
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