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Where to Look for Signs of Economic Recovery: High-Frequency Indicators
Since the pandemic began, disruptions in business activity have varied greatly from region to region. Unfortunately, many of the official government statistics used to gauge the health of the U.S. economy are backward looking and somewhat delayed. Here are some of the high-frequency indicators that may be helpful in evaluating the progress of the economic recovery.
Due Date for Federal Income Tax Returns and Payments Postponed to May 17
Due to the unusual conditions related to the coronavirus pandemic, the due date for individuals to file 2020 federal income tax returns and make tax payments has been postponed by the IRS from Thursday, April 15, 2021, to Monday, May 17, 2021.
American Rescue Plan Act Provides Relief to Individuals and Businesses
Learn about the $1.9 trillion relief package that includes payments to individuals and funding for federal programs, vaccines and testing, and schools.
Why an ETF is Better Than a Mutual Fund
Today, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are an increasingly popular option offering several benefits to Mutual Funds. Let’s take a look at why.
2021 Tax Rates & End of Year Charitable Planning
With 2020 coming to a close, we have published our annual guide to all the key numbers for 2021 and we review 2020 charitable giving strategies.
IRA & Retirement Plan Limits for 2021
Many IRA and retirement plan limits are indexed for inflation each year. Some of the limits remain unchanged for 2021, other key numbers have increased.
Medicare Open Enrollment for 2021 Begins October 15
The annual Medicare Open Enrollment Period is the time during which Medicare beneficiaries can make new choices and pick plans that work best for them.
How Secure Is Social Security?
With more people retiring than people being born, everyone is asking the question, how secure is Social Security and will I recevie my benefits?
IRS Clarifies Details of the CARES Act
The CARES Act has special rules for required minimum distributions, coronavirus-related distributions, and retirement plan loans. In late June, the IRS released Notices 2020-50 and 2020-51, which clarify many of the details for both retirement plan participants and sponsors.