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Time to Buy Stocks?

The question on everyone's mind right now is what exactly they should do in the stock market. The answer depends on a lot of factors, most notably, risk tolerance and patience. 

Time to Buy Stocks?

The question on everyone's mind right now is what exactly they should do in the stock market. The answer depends on a lot of factors, most notably, risk tolerance and patience. 

Snapshot: Taxes We Paid Then vs. Now

To get the full impact of what we are paying tax wise, we should include all the other taxes that we now pay that were unheard of back in the day.

Red Flags That May Lead to an IRS Audit

It's everyone's fear: opening the mailbox and finding a letter from the IRS. Its scary stuff, especially if the letter is to advise you that you are going to be audited. 

Facing an Audit: Should you Hire a Tax Pro?

An IRS audit is certainly on the list of most stressful activities a person might endure. The good news is that you dont need to endure it at all, not in person, anyway. 

Boomers: Don’t Be Scared of Smartphones

For many of us boomers, we spent a lot of time watching Captain Kirk conquer his missions on Star Trek each week with technology that we could only dream of having someday. And on some level, some of that gear has become a reality. 

Graying Baby Boomers' Quest to Look Younger

If there is one thing baby boomers havent been able to conquer is time and thanks to the generation's desire to look young, beauty, anti-aging products and services are flooding the market. 

What to Do if You Can’t Pay Your Taxes

The ostrich approach won't work if you can't pay your taxes this season. It's best to file your return and approach the IRS to set up a payment plan.

2010 Tax Law Changes

Well boomers, it's a wonder some times how we can cope with getting our taxes done on time. How many years have we seen our tax laws change? And doesn’t it always end up to just mean we owe more? As this tax season comes toward a close, I asked Cheryl Drum, EA at JK Harris and Company, to go over the changes to the tax code that this year brought.  Here’s her summation.

Last-Minute Tax Advice for Boomers

The Boomer: We can all use some tips on how to minimize our tax bill. Luckily, a tax expert weighs in on what boomers need to know.