Valerie Rumbough

What kind of giver are you? In Kennon Callahan's book, ?Giving and Stewardship in an Effective Church,? he discusses six ways that motivate people to give.... Continue Reading »

As the market begins to improve, many of you may feel that it is okay to keep your retirement portfolio invested in the stock market, maybe to ?make up? for the money you lost over the last few years.... Continue Reading »

When planning for retirement, many times one item that gets overlooked is long-term care insurance. It can be expensive, and many people choose not to purchase it because they are not sure they will ever need it.... Continue Reading »

Now that the frenzy of filing your income tax returns is over, you can sit back and relax, right? Not so fast! If you were like most people, you didn't have everything in order and found yourself wishing you... Continue Reading »

Every year, many people fail to file their income tax returns. Many times it is because their income was low enough that they didn't need to file. However, they may be missing out on some serious cash. Here's why.... Continue Reading »

The IRS has recently issued a warning for taxpayers, mostly senior adults, to beware of an emerging scheme tempting them to file tax returns claiming fraudulent refunds. Promoters claim they can obtain for their victims a tax refund or... Continue Reading »

Looking for help with your tax return preparation this year? When doing so, the IRS says to be aware of the following: For 2012, paid preparers are required to have a Preparer Tax Identification Number. This shows that they... Continue Reading »

Getting ready to prepare your income tax return? Here are some tips from the IRS: If you are getting a refund, consider direct deposit. It is more secure, since it eliminates the possibility of your refund check being lost... Continue Reading »

Getting ready for retirement? As you consider funding it, make some plans so that you won't experience headaches and heartaches later on. Take these things into consideration.... Continue Reading »

It's January, and time for ordained ministers to consider how to allocate their compensation ?package.? This is very important to handle correctly, or else ministers will pay more income tax than they really owe.... Continue Reading »

Do you know if your mom filed her tax return? Recently, the AICPA wrote an article outlining the importance of being aware of our parents? mental health ?more specifically, their financial capacity.... Continue Reading »

Did you know that your church may be eligible to receive up to 25 percent of the amount it pays for employees? health insurance premiums? The Small Business Healthcare Tax Credit benefits not only small businesses, but also extends... Continue Reading »