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March is known for many things: change of seasons, spring breaks, and most notably, March Madness. While this time is usually associated with college basketball brackets, it’s also a great time to examine one’s financial situation to make more thoughtful financial picks for your wallet. Here are some tips for smarter financial picks in your fiscal court:

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There is often debate on the role that luck plays in accumulating wealth. Some argue that wealth accumulation is a matter of hard work, commitment, and good decisions, while others believe luck is a factor. However, there are actions that those with wealth initiate in their wealth accumulation approach.

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The financial decisions you make between now and the end of the year can significantly impact how much taxes you will have to pay once tax day arrives. There are things you can do now to help prepare for next year’s taxes.

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Helping your kids save for retirement starts with financial education and discussing the importance of saving for their future. But, besides financial education, there are strategies that you can implement for them at a young age. The strategies can help them get a head start on their retirement savings.

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Credit cards may make it easy to cover a variety of expenses. Credit card use often helps increase one’s credit score if the balances are paid in full each month and on time. However, mismanaging credit or carrying balances over time can lower credit scores. It may be a risk to your financial future since lenders use credit scores to assess creditworthiness on loans.

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Rising gas prices can impact consumers and the economy in many ways. For example, rising gas prices affect consumers at many places they purchase goods. If the places rely on gas, natural gas, or crude oil:

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As our population ages, discussions about long-term care (LTC) and who pays for it are essential for many families and state governments. As a result, there has been some recent long-term care tax legislation. LTC is ongoing care in a care facility, nursing home, or at home for those unable to perform a certain number of activities of daily living (ADL) without assistance. ADLs include eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring in and out of bed, continence, or when physical, mental, or cognitive function is impaired, or a doctor has ordered specific care.

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Now is a great time to review your life insurance policies and determine if you have enough coverage.  Learn more about how life insurance is essential to financial planning. When someone we know passes, often, we are reminded how precious life is and how financial stability can rapidly change. In some instances, they did not have enough life insurance coverage.

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Government employees, such as teachers, firefighters, police, and others, often consider working after their eligible retirement age. Especially when presented with a deferred retirement option plan (DROPs) offer.

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As you age, the question of which Social Security strategies to use will likely come to mind click here to find out more. There is no one size fits all age; your unique circumstances and goals will dictate the appropriate time for you to take Social Security retirement benefits.

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