You may spend many decades contributing to your IRA and 401(k), but eventually you will likely need to take the money out – in fact, you must take the money out or face penalties. Here are some of the basics: What are they called? Mandatory withdrawals are technically...
Being named an executor in a will might feel like an honor, but it often turns into a challenging, time-consuming role. Administering an estate can take months or even years, just when you’re coping with loss. Executors face numerous responsibilities: locating assets,...
As we enter the holiday season, your life may well become busier. Still, you might want to take the time to consider some financial moves before we turn the calendar to 2025. Here are a few suggestions: Review your investment portfolio. As you look at your portfolio,...
Inflation may run high or low, but it’s pretty much always around and it’s particularly concerning if you’re a retiree. How can you help protect yourself from a rising cost of living? Here are a few suggestions: Keep some growth potential in your investment portfolio....
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer There’s a new bookshop in Crestline and it is owned by a person who really appreciates books – author Rachel Manija Brown. Paper & Clay held its well-attended grand opening on Saturday, Nov. 16. The new store is located on the...
As we enter the annual season of giving, you might be thinking of charities you wish to support. But you also might be wondering how to gain some tax benefits from your gifts. It used to be pretty straightforward: You wrote a check to a charity and then deducted the...
