The year 2020 was a whirlwind, and I'm not sure we should expect much different in 2021. If last year taught us anything, we need to make sure we are financially prepared for economic turbulence.
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The year 2020 was a whirlwind, and I'm not sure we should expect much different in 2021. If last year taught us anything, we need to make sure we are financially prepared for economic turbulence.
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Holidays are always the most expensive time of the year; by saving money on your home and auto insurance, you can help ease the burden of holiday expenses.
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The Erie County Comptroller’s office announced this week ‘WNY Media,’ a journalist out of WNY, was a recipient of a $10,000 grant. We find it highly alarming that WNYMedia was a recipient of this grant, given the business’s vile nature.
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Estate Planning – a phrase we hear often, but what does it entail? Do not let the word “estate” scare you. An estate, simply put, is the money and property owned by a person. This term is especially used around...
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Are you starting to think about retirement? Before you get too carried away daydreaming about your toes in the sand, there are several things to keep in mind. Review these five retirement planning tips to ensure a prosperous retirement.
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The Medicare Open Enrollment Period is in full swing, but what does that mean for you? If you are over the age of 65 or receive Medicare benefits, you’ll want to pay attention.
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The Retirement Earnings Test (“Earnings Test”) applies to individuals who are taking a retirement income benefit, but who have not yet reached Full Retirement Age (FRA).
Hurricane Isaias is now a Category 1 and continues to strengthen over the Bahamas. With the way 2020 has gone thus far… If you haven’t started your storm season preparations, now is the time.
Notice something missing for our Youtube channel? The podcast episode “Breaking Down the Truth” that went live on Wednesday, July 29th is now unavailable.
The first half of 2020 is now behind us an the Investment Committee at Independent Solutions have written various commentaries to talk about the first 6 months and what they think will happen in the near future.
The stock market has seen its fair share of ups and downs since the start of 2020. However, the tech industry continues to dominate, despite the ever-volatile market.
The enactment of the Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act of 2000 on April 7, 2000, was significant in that it eliminated the Social Security Retirement Earnings Test (earnings test) for a worker that reached Full Retirement Age (FRA) thereby allowing the worker at FRA to earn as high of an earned income (W2 wages or self-employed net earnings) as they wished, without a reduction in his or her Social Security payment.