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Top 15 Money Management Tips
Submitted by Madison Planning Group on March 25th, 2019
We all have our own unique relationship with money. We certainly have our own unique way of both spending and saving money.
However, if you’re ready to start putting some money aside, or looking for tips on money management, or even the best way to pay your bills, the following tips may provide a little bit of help:
Rules on Opening a 529 Plan Account for College
Submitted by Madison Planning Group on March 25th, 2019
Rules on Opening a 529 Plan Account for College
Year over year, participation in 529 plans continues to rise.1 Anyone can open an account, lifetime contribution limits are typically over $300,000, and there are tax benefits if the funds are used for college. Here are some common questions on opening an account.
There's Still Time to Contribute to an IRA for 2018
Submitted by Madison Planning Group on February 22nd, 20192019 Retirement Plan Contribution Limits
Submitted by Madison Planning Group on February 19th, 2019How can I get a tax break for child care?
Submitted by Madison Planning Group on February 19th, 2019Due Date Approaches for 2018 Federal Income Tax Returns
Submitted by Madison Planning Group on February 19th, 2019
Tax filing season is here again. If you haven't done so already, you'll want to start pulling things together — that includes getting your hands on a copy of your 2017 tax return and gathering W-2s, 1099s, and deduction records. You'll need these records whether you're preparing your own return or paying someone else to prepare your tax return for you.
Beneficiary Form Checklist
Submitted by Madison Planning Group on February 11th, 2019What Are the Costs of the Government Shutdown?
Submitted by Madison Planning Group on February 11th, 2019Top Strategies for Charitable Giving
Submitted by Madison Planning Group on January 30th, 2019
We all have certain causes that we choose to support monetarily. In fact, in 2017, Americans gave more than $410 billion to charities, breaking the $400 billion mark for the first time in history.
But anytime that we give our money to an organization, it’s important to do our due diligence, ensuring that the funds that we give will be used effectively.