Finding Your Way Home
Affording to retire can be difficult enough, and having your retirement income taxed can leave you with less money.
To start, the federal government taxes income from a 401(k) retirement plan, traditional IRA or pension, along with taxing Social Security benefits. In addition, most states tax at least some part of retirement income.
However, there are a dozen states that don’t tax the most common types of retirement income: 401(k)s, IRAs and pensions. Below are some quick highlights of how thos...
Of the many expenses associated with having a child, saving for their college education is a huge undertaking. Whether you’ve committed to paying their way entirely or helping out in some capacity, ideally, saving for college is something parents should have started as soon as their kid was born. Whether you’ve done that or not, here are some ways to save for your kid to go to college:
Set Up a 529 PlanThis can be done before your child is born. A 529 plan is a college savings plan set up by ea...
People who love books often use them as an escape. Books take you to faraway places and different time periods. Why not create an area devoted to burying yourself deep in a book? If you have too many books to count, consider creating an at home library.
People who can benefit from an at home library
Book lovers
This is an obvious point, but if you love books, maybe even just the smell of old books and the charm of having them on shelves, then an at home library is for you.
Collectors
If yo...
What does a successful life mean to you? Whether it is as grand as owning a business or as simple as finding a way to balance work and family life, we all want our lives to be a reflection of success. But what steps are you taking to make that happen? Whatever your end goal may be, follow these inspirational ideas to help keep your life on track and make your dreams become a reality.
Start doing this:
Work outside of your comfort zone.
When an opportunity presents itself, just go for it, and do...
Your eyes likely aren’t the first thing you think about when it comes to maintaining your overall body’s health, but eyes play a major role in most everyone’s life. To help keep your peepers healthy and your vision at its best, follow these tips from the experts at the National Eye Institute:
Get a comprehensive exam. You might think that your vision is fine or that your eyes are healthy, but visiting your eye care professional for a comprehensive dilated eye exam is the only way to really be s...
Smart home technology is improving life for everyone, even your furry little friends. These days, there are tons of products available for pets who live in the lap of luxury, from smart feeders that automatically dispense food to treadmills designed for felines.
For those who like to spoil their dogs and cats, here’s the latest and greatest pet technology to bring into your home!
iFetch Too
For some dogs, a quick game of fetch is never enough. If this sounds familiar, then the iFetch might just...
We at CENTURY 21® are sending a big "Congratulations" to the brand new owners of this lovely Contemporary Salt-Box home in The Hideout with seasonal lake views! Our very own REALTOR® Mark Bond did an outstanding job assisting the sellers of this home list and market their property and negotiate their way to another smooth closing! Great job, Mark!
Our agents at CENTURY 21 Select Group are willing to work hard to exceed their client's expectations, no matter what. When you're ready to get st...
