In a previous article we reviewed the very confusing  Social Security Spousal Benefit. That article raised a lot of questions from readers about ...

Note: you can find the first part of this discussion of Social Security Survivor Benefits at the link. Part 1 covered the basics of Survivor Benefits, ...

Photo credit: jb Have you ever wondered if it was actually necessary to file a tax return? Perhaps your income is relatively low, and so you wonder if ...

When selecting the best tax app for your annual filing, there is no “one-size-fits-all” answer perfect for everyone. For the 2025 tax season (taxes for ...

When you have a 401(k) plan that contains stock in your company, there is a special provision in the tax law that may be beneficial to you. This ...

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Dec 30th, 2024 by jblankenship. Financial planning often requires us to face our own certain demise – ...

Figuring out taxes on your own for the first time? One of the most important types of taxes to understand are FICA taxes (also called payroll taxes). This ...

Photo credit: jb In what some, including myself, may find a surprising move, recently Congress approved a measure to completely eliminate the ...

We’ve been challenged by pension planning on Monevator before. In particular you may recall my previous post on a fictional middle-class duo, Sarah and ...