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Tax tip of the week: Think capital gains, and give that asset a birthday party before you let it go

by Vincent Hicks July 6, 2026

Before selling an investment that has increased in value, check how long you’ve owned it. Waiting more than one year may qualify you for a big tax break.

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Personal finance tip of the week: You can withdraw your own Roth IRA contributions

by Vincent Hicks June 29, 2026

The goal is usually to leave the money invested for the long term, but it’s helpful to know your original contributions might be available if life throws a curveball.

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Personal finance tip of the week: Look for the paycheck advance risking the least damage

by Vincent Hicks June 22, 2026

Unexpected expenses happen. If you find yourself relying repeatedly on advances between paychecks, it may be a sign a longer-term solution is needed.

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Tax tip of the week: Your big refund from the IRS isn’t really good news

by Vincent Hicks June 15, 2026

For some taxpayers, provisions of Donald Trump’s so-called One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act reduced their tax liability, which may have led to larger refunds.

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Personal finance tip of the week: Get your money advice from a fiduciary

by Vincent Hicks June 8, 2026

Fiduciaries are legally required to put your interests ahead of their own when providing financial advice or making recommendations.

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Tax tip of the week: GoFundMe can help in a crunch, and donations are usually just ‘gifts’

by Vincent Hicks June 1, 2026

Crowdfunding has become a meaningful way to bring together community support at difficult moments. It is not a complete financial plan.

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Tax tip of the week: Find out if you missed deductions that could have lowered your income taxes

by Vincent Hicks May 25, 2026

Many taxpayers overlook valuable deductions because they focus only on itemized deductions. They should dig into schedules 1 and 1A.

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Tax tip of the week: Spring cleaning can improve finances too

by Vincent Hicks May 18, 2026

Cash and tax benefits can come with a spring cleaning. And even when items aren’t highly valuable, clearing them out has benefits.

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Tax tip of the week: PBS’ ‘Two Cents’ is the free financial resource you’re overlooking

by Vincent Hicks May 11, 2026

“Two Cents” has hundreds of short, engaging episodes – often just a few minutes long – designed to make money topics easier to understand.

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Tax tip of the week: Go to the backdoor Roth IRA when there are limits at the front

by Vincent Hicks May 4, 2026

Here’s a way to build tax-free retirement income and reduce future required minimum distribution concerns with create greater financial flexibility.