Valerie Rumbough

Here are some last-minute tax planning tips you may be interested in.... Continue Reading »

Looking for some extra cash? You may find some in an unlikely place. The IRS is trying to return more than $164 million in undelivered checks to taxpayers. There are more than 111,000 taxpayers who are due a refund... Continue Reading »

It's hard to believe that we are almost at the end of 2010. With that in mind, let's look at some ideas to help you save tax dollars for 2010 and 2011.... Continue Reading »

Probate is a process that manages, settles, and distributes the property in your estate. Probate assets generally consist of any property that you own individually at the time of your death that passes to your beneficiaries according to the... Continue Reading »

Healthcare costs are increasing for everyone, as you already know. Post-retirement healthcare costs are really going to be significant, making it essential to save for those costs.... Continue Reading »

(In Your Interest)

Have you ever wanted to seek help from a financial advisor but didn't know where to turn? Have you or a friend been a victim of ?bad advice? from someone claiming to be a financial expert?... Continue Reading »

When do you plan to retire? For years, the magic age has been 65. This was actually set decades ago when Social Security was created. Did you know that when that age was set, the average life expectancy was... Continue Reading »

Identity theft is a serious business. One of the ways your stolen identity can be used is to get a job, using your Social Security number.... Continue Reading »

Planning for the future can entail many things, from saving for a vacation to leaving a legacy for future generations. The one that interests me the most, however, is a plan that many, unfortunately, do not take advantage of.... Continue Reading »

In a previous article, I discussed the importance of having a healthy credit score. Let's look at some ways that you can actually harm your score, thus diminishing your chances of obtaining a loan for a major purchase.... Continue Reading »

For young families who are looking to make a home purchase, be aware that your credit score is not the only item potential lenders are looking at.... Continue Reading »

A credit score is a number that is talked a lot about these days. The higher your score, the better chance you have of getting a better interest rate on loans. Your score even affects job hunting, since potential... Continue Reading »