Did you receive a tax refund this year? Recent data released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) shows the average tax refund amount is up $178 at the end of March 2024 compared to the same time last year.
Are you feeling the effects of your holiday spending? You’re not alone. In fact, a new study shows that 37% of consumers will spend two or more months paying off debt from the holiday season. With added expenses to account for now, this brings developing a plan to pay off holiday debts and staying current on your other bills to the forefront.
When discussing investing, there are two basic concepts that will get discussed a great deal and are significant to long term success – diversification and asset allocation. Your asset allocation should balance your financial goals with your emotional needs. If the way your money is invested, makes you uncomfortable, you may need to rethink your investing goals.
As we approach the year-end, seasoned advisors are gearing up for the annual ritual of tax-loss harvesting, a strategic maneuver aimed at optimizing client portfolios. As we delve into this year's year-end maneuvers, our aim is to approach the process with wisdom, finesse, and the understanding that our clients’ portfolios and overall tax circumstances differ.
A common debate among investment forums is regarding the merits of active versus passive portfolio management. Whatever method an investor chooses, they will need to weigh their financial goals, the time horizon, and risk tolerance into their strategic long-term asset allocation approach.
If Santa season has snuck up on you and you’re not sure how to fund the holiday fun, you’re not alone. First Bank would like to provide a few helpful tips to help you navigate the expense of the holiday merriment.
December brings with it so many additional items to our already busy schedules. From shopping and baking to organizing holiday gatherings and wrapping, there’s a lot on our plates.