by PTT Financial | Feb 18, 2020 | Articles for Consumers, Financial Planning
You have until April 15, 2020, to file your federal income taxes for 2019. That gives you plenty of time, so you might be thinking there’s no reason to worry about W-2s and deductions yet – right? Wrong. Filing your taxes as early as possible is the smart move. It...
by PTT Financial | Feb 5, 2020 | Articles for Consumers, Financial Planning
More and more Americans are embracing gig work. According to Upwork’s Freelancing in American 2019 study, 57 million Americans freelanced last year. That’s more than one-third of the entire U.S. workforce. It’s also an increase of 4 million since 2014. Whether you...
by PTT Financial | Jan 17, 2020 | Articles for Consumers, Financial Planning
The cost of an average funeral might surprise you. According to Parting, the average North American funeral costs between $7,000 and $10,000. This expense is often unexpected, and it can add stress to an already difficult time. Funeral insurance, also called burial...
by PTT Financial | Dec 13, 2019 | Articles for Consumers, Financial Planning
The year is almost over. As 2020 approaches, you have one more chance to get your finances in order. End 2019 on a high note by taking these financial planning steps. Max Out Your Contributions Time is running out to make contributions to your retirement plans. If you...
by PTT Financial | Nov 26, 2019 | Articles for Consumers, Medicare
The annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) means that retirees will be getting bigger Social Security retirement benefits in 2020. Before you start celebrating the windfall, however, it’s important to consider two things. One, the increase is only 1.6 percent. Two,...
by PTT Financial | Nov 19, 2019 | Articles for Consumers, Medicare
If you have a health savings account (HSA) and you’re turning 65, beware. Although HSAs are often used for retirement savings purposes, Medicare enrollees cannot contribute to HSAs. Here’s what you need to know about enrolling in Medicare and using your HSA. HSAs –...
