Disasters can happen anytime, anywhere and everyone should take steps to be prepared for the next potential disaster. Frequently, in the aftermath of a disaster, there is an uptick in scams directed at both survivors and people wanting to help.
Individual retirement accounts offer benefits now and in the future
Planning for retirement may seem daunting, but it’s important to start early. Individual retirement accounts provide tax incentives for people to make investments towards their financial future. IRAs let earnings grow tax deferred. Individuals pay taxes on investment gains only
Employers may help with college expenses through educational assistance programs
Employers can continue to use educational assistance programs to help employees with undergraduate or graduate-level student loan debt and other education expenses tax-free. Eligible expensesEducational assistance programs can help pay for: Loan paymentsThese programs can be used to pay principal