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Now that you have been tracking for a few months or longer, are your budgeted items realistic? We’ve complied a few tips to help you get back on track.

As a new mom I am always trying to do what is best for my child.  Whatever the decision-whether to swaddle, use a pacifier, or let him cry-I frequently second-guess myself and wonder if I should be doing things differently.  At the end of the day I know that we have to do what works [...]

If you think back to your childhood, what were the biggest influences on how your view of money developed?  If you’re anything like me, this question triggers memories of the struggle between saving my hard-earned allowance and spending it on the newest pack of baseball cards in hopes of obtaining the rare 1989 Ken Griffey [...]

Many of our clients ask us, “is there a better way to track our budget?” Our answer: “Yes!”

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Roth IRA’s have been around since they were established by the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 and are named for the late Senator William Roth of Delaware who introduced the legislation.  They have grown in popularity because of the special tax treatment they receive as long as certain requirements are met.  Although you [...]

Tax payers have until April 18th of 2011 to make their Roth contributions for the 2010 tax year. If you are within the income limitations to make contributions, a Roth IRA is an excellent investment account as investment growth is tax deferred and withdrawals in retirement can be tax free.

At Financial Symmetry, we can help you decide on what to do with your inactive qualified plan and multiple IRA accounts. Whether you are changing jobs, entering retirement or simply wanting to consolidate your accounts, we can help you with each step of the rollover process.

It’s very possible that you could be saving more money tax-free.  If your company offers a Roth 401k option, then this could be your ticket.  In recent weeks, the question we’ve heard most from clients is “should I be taking advantage of a Roth 401k?”  To help you make a decision we’ve answered the most [...]

You’ve no doubt heard stories this week that the Obama Administration and Republican leaders have negotiated an end-of-year tax deal which will, among other things, extend the current income tax rates for the next two years for all Americans.  Capital gains and dividends would also be taxed at the current preferred (lower) tax rates.
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The end of the year is drawing ever closer and that can mean only one thing … tax planning.  Well, of course there are other things to worry about before the clock strikes midnight on Dec 31, however, making the right moves where Uncle Sam is concerned can save you money and [...]