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Coronavirus Affects Federal, State, and Local Deadlines

Submitted by Wealth Strategies Financial Group on May 15th, 2020

Federal, state, and local governments have extended a number of deadlines amid the coronavirus pandemic.  Here are just a few of the deadlines that have been affected.

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Too Much Oil with Nowhere to Go

Submitted by Wealth Strategies Financial Group on May 15th, 2020

On April 20, 2020, the price of a futures contract for West     Texas Intermediate crude — the benchmark for U.S.

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Watch Out for Coronavirus Scams

Submitted by Wealth Strategies Financial Group on May 7th, 2020

Fraudsters and scam artists are always looking for new ways to prey on  consumers.  Now they are using the same  tactics to take advantage of consumers' heightened financial and health concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.  Federal, state,  and local law enforcement have begun issuing warnings on the surge of coronavirus scams and how consumers can protect themsel

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Coping with Market Volatility: Understand How Your Biases Can Affect Investment Decisions

Submitted by Wealth Strategies Financial Group on May 7th, 2020
Understanding your biases may help you avoid questionable calls in the heat of the financial moment.
 
When it comes to your finances, "go with your gut" might not be the wisest adage to follow. In fact, it may work against you, particularly in periods of market turbulence.
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Coronavirus Concerns? Consider Past Health Crises

Submitted by Wealth Strategies Financial Group on March 10th, 2020

During the last week of February 2020, the S&P 500 lost 11.49% — the worst week for stocks since the 2008 financial crisis — only to jump by 4.6% on the first Monday in March.1 By all accounts, the drop was largely driven by ever-increasing fears about the potential effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and its ultimate impact on the global economy.

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Tax Planning for the Self-Employed

Submitted by Wealth Strategies Financial Group on December 11th, 2019

Self-employment is the opportunity to be your own boss, to come and go as you please, and oh yes, to establish a lifelong bond with your accountant. If you're self-employed, you'll need to pay your own FICA taxes and take charge of your own retirement plan, among other things. Here are some planning tips.

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College Cost Data for 2019-2020 School Year

Submitted by Wealth Strategies Financial Group on November 25th, 2019

Each year, the College Board releases its annual Trends in College Pricing report that highlights current college costs and trends. While costs can vary significantly depending on the region and college, the College Board publishes average cost figures, which are based on a survey of nearly 4,000 colleges across the country.

 

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What are some tips for handling a financial windfall?

Submitted by Wealth Strategies Financial Group on November 20th, 2019

First, consider putting the money into a safe, liquid account such as a savings or money market account until you have time to take stock of your situation. Don't spend or invest your windfall until you have a chance to:

 

See a tax professional and analyze the tax consequences--you may need a big portion of what you have received to pay taxes

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What is SSI?

Submitted by Wealth Strategies Financial Group on November 20th, 2019

Answer:

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What is asset allocation and how does it work?

Submitted by Wealth Strategies Financial Group on November 13th, 2019

Asset allocation is the process of deciding how to divide your investment dollars across several asset categories. Stocks, bonds, and cash or cash alternatives are the most common components of an asset allocation strategy. However, others may be available and appropriate as well.

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