Blog tagged as Employment

5 Things You Should Always Share With Your Financial Advisor

04/26/2023 10:33 AM By Mike Halper, CFP®, MPAS®, SE-AWMA®, CDAA, CBDA - Comment(s)

Not sharing what you need to with your financial advisor could result in problems with your financial future. Here are 5 things you should be sure to let your financial advisor know about.

How Your Money Mentality Should Change in Retirement

01/10/2022 11:49 AM By Mike Halper, CFP®, MPAS®, SE-AWMA®, CDAA, CBDA - Comment(s)

Reaching retirement can feel like crossing the finish line at the end of a 30-, 40- or even 50-year-long marathon.

5 Reasons Why You Might Retire Earlier than You Planned

12/20/2021 08:04 AM By Mike Halper, CFP®, MPAS®, SE-AWMA®, CDAA, CBDA - Comment(s)

Whether you’re starting a career or approaching the end, here are the reasons why you should strategize retiring earlier than you might plan.

End-of-the-Year Money Moves in 2021

11/04/2021 08:00 AM By Mike Halper, CFP®, MPAS®, SE-AWMA®, CDAA, CBDA - Comment(s)

Here are some things you might consider before saying goodbye to 2021.

You Received Unemployment Benefits: What Does That Mean for Your Taxes?

10/28/2021 08:42 AM By Mike Halper, CFP®, MPAS®, SE-AWMA®, CDAA, CBDA - Comment(s)

Receiving unemployment compensation is a huge help. But an unexpected tax hit? Not so much. Here are 3 ways you can take control of your taxes if you claimed unemployment benefits this year.

Did You Know Sept. 8 Is International Literacy Day? Here's How Literacy Impacts the Economy

09/08/2021 08:14 AM By Mike Halper, CFP®, MPAS®, SE-AWMA®, CDAA, CBDA - Comment(s)

There is a strong connection between the economy and literacy. This article examines how the two are connected, as well as some ways to improve them both.

What Should You Do If You Lose Your Job?

06/28/2020 11:03 AM By Mike Halper, CFP®, MPAS®, SE-AWMA®, CDAA, CBDA - Comment(s)

There will be high unemployment for the foreseeable future. Companies have initiated hiring freezes and layoffs. Based on the current economy and outlook, there’s a high probability that you, a family member, or a friend have experienced a recent loss of employment or will in the near future.

What Issues Should I Consider During a Recession or Market Downturn?

06/15/2020 09:39 AM By Mike Halper, CFP®, MPAS®, SE-AWMA®, CDAA, CBDA - Comment(s)

The coronavirus pandemic began as a public health concern, but it didn’t take much time before the spreading outbreak began to raise troubling economic questions and talk of a looming recession.