by Attiyya | Nov 23, 2014 | Financial Counseling
Last night my husband and I went to see Gone Girl and loved it. As we watched the lives of Nick and Amy Dunne unfold, their financial misbehavior stood out to me like a neon light! Money troubles continue to be one of the top causes of divorce in the U.S. The...
by Attiyya | Oct 24, 2014 | Financial Counseling
Yesterday the IRS announced the following changes to 2015 retirement plan contributions. The annual contribution limit for employees who participate in 401(k), 403(b), most 457 plans, and the federal government’s Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is increased from $17,500 to...
by Attiyya | Aug 30, 2014 | Financial Counseling
This week the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) updated their GI Bill Comparison Tool to include a more detailed calculator and veteran & student indicators. Using this tool before making your final decision will allow eligible students and parents to better...
by Attiyya | Jul 1, 2014 | Financial Counseling
For those military members covered by Service Members Group Life Insurance (SGLI), a $2.00 premium increase begins today, 1 July 2014. The table below, from the VA website, details what you can expect will be deducted from your pay. Remember to check your Leave and...
by Attiyya | Jun 9, 2014 | Financial Counseling, Taxes
Thanks to low interest rates and several first-time home buyer programs, many families have decided to purchase real estate in the last several years. At some point, most of you will make the decision to sell for reasons like an expanding family, job...
