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From Thoreau to Braveheart: Here’s to YOU, Fathers! (Moms, You Should Read, Too!)

“Are you there? Say a prayer for the Pretender who started out so young and strong only to surrender” Jackson Browne...

Economy

Mixed Markets. Mixed News.

Markets last week were mixed with leading tech stocks falling dramatically as some investors pulled profits. The NASDAQ took the biggest...

Job growth

Stocks Advance, Economy Softens

Last week, the S&P 500, Dow, and NASDAQ closed at all-time record highs. The S&P 500 rose 0.96%, the Dow gained...

taxes

Know Who Can Represent You Before the IRS

The tax preparer you choose to help you file taxes can have different representation or “practice” rights. These rights affect how...

strong corporate earnings

Strong and Steady Markets, Oil Prices Fall

The markets marched ahead last week with the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ reporting all-time records, albeit just slightly above previous...

Debt concept

Volatility Returns to Markets, Household Debt Rises

Early last week, both the S&P and NASDAQ recorded all time highs before tumbling along with the Dow as political concerns...

Tips for creating a secure password

Tips for Safeguarding Your Passwords

As we do more of our daily activities online, including filing taxes, we become more vulnerable to security compromises, such as...

Retail Sales Soft

Markets Ignore the Politics, Retail Earnings Soft

Markets tuned out noise from Washington last week and continued to focus on economic fundamentals. Mildly rebounding retail sales and strong...

hobby vs profession

Tax Tip: Report Income Earned from a Hobby

Across the country, millions of people have passions they pursue on the side, earning money from their hobbies and interests. Even...

Markets Stay Steady, Economic Signals Mixed

Last week, stocks rose but floated within a narrow trading range. By Friday, however, both the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ...