Alternatives to student loans for college
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) – With the debate going on in Washington over student loans (read the full story here) many parents and students may be looking for other options to pay for college. Mary Morris,...
View ArticleEconomic worries in Europe and your 401K
(WTVR) – If you watched the stock market this past month, you might be wondering what’s happened to your retirement savings. It was a bad month and even the excitement of Facebook going public quickly...
View ArticleAfter graduation, what’s next?
(WTVR) – Now that high school and college graduations are behind us, time to get ready for your kids to go to college. And that many be tough to do, especially in this economy. But today, we have an...
View ArticleWays to save for back to school shopping
(WTVR) – If you haven’t already started back to school shopping, we have some sound advice on how you can save money. Financial adviser, Sonji Rollins-Tucker with the Raymond Kendall Financial group...
View ArticleWhy some call Richmond’s real estate tax ‘unfair’
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR)—The city loses about $72 million annually because some churches, state, federal buildings and some non-profits are tax exempt. It’s Thursday afternoon, and the cooks at Firehouse...
View ArticleStocks: Eyes on economy after bad week
NEW YORK (CNNMoney/by Emily Jane Fox) — Investors head into the week still staring anxiously at the so-called “fiscal cliff,” but they’ll have a fresh batch of economic and corporate data competing for...
View ArticleVIRGINIA THIS MORNING: Great Financial Moves for 2013
RICHMOND, Va (WTVR) – With the Fiscal Cliff looming, now is the time to really start thinking about creating and implementing smart financial moves as we enter into the New Year. Local CPA Phil...
View ArticleVIRGINIA THIS MORNING: Organizing Your Financial Records
RICHMOND, Va (WTVR) – If one of your New Year’s Resolutions was to get your money matters in order, how are you doing? There’s no better time to organize your financial records than now, especially...
View ArticleVIRGINIA THIS MORNING: Love & Money
RICHMOND, Va (WTVR) – Whether you are just starting a new relationship or you’re already in a committed one, the topic of finances should not be ignored. Local CPA Phil Umansky, Ph.D. shares a few...
View ArticleVIRGINIA THIS MORNING: How To Choose The Right Tax Preparer
RICHMOND, Va (WTVR) – It’s that time of the year, tax time. The Federal deadline of April 15 is just 19 days away. If you need help with your tax returns, there are some important things to keep in...
View ArticleVIRGINIA THIS MORNING: Financial Planning for Retirement
RICHMOND, Va (WTVR) – If you could retire today, would you? Could you? Planning ahead for your financial future is important. Greg Burrows, Senior Vice President for the Principal Financial group...
View ArticleVIRGINIA THIS MORNING: Estate Planning
RICHMOND, Va (WTVR) – Estate Planning isn’t just for the rich and famous. It’s important to understand the impact of what you leave behind can have on those you’re leaving it to. Local Executive...
View ArticleVIRGINIA THIS MORNING: Talking To Your Aging Parents about Money
RICHMOND, Va (WTVR) – For many of us, the time will come when your parents will need help managing their assets. Are you ready to have “the talk”? Ted Beck, President and CEO of the National Endowment...
View ArticleVIRGINIA THIS MORNING: Richmond Tax Solutions
Richmond, Va (WTVR) – The tax deadline is Monday, April 15th! Have you filed? Do you need an extension? Do you owe the IRS? Darin Branch, CEO of Richmond Tax Solutions suggests using a professional...
View ArticlePersonal income, spending both up
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — Both personal income and spending by consumers grew modestly in March, according to the government’s latest reading out Monday. The Commerce Department reported that income rose...
View ArticleEurope steps up fight against tax cheats
By Mark Thompson LONDON (CNNMoney) — European leaders took the fight to tax cheats Wednesday with a pledge to share bank account data across the European Union and accelerate initiatives to tackle...
View ArticleVIRGINIA THIS MORNING: Author Joe Mason
RICHMOND, Va (WTVR) – Everyone of us is vulnerable to possible identity theft, even your children. Author of ‘Bankruptcy at Birth’ Joe Mason offers up some ways to protect yourself and those you love....
View ArticleVIRGINIA THIS MORNING: Author Don Green
RICHMOND, Va (WTVR) – “Think and Grow Rich”! A simple concept that can and has turned into success for thousands of people since the self-help book of the same name was published nearly 80 years ago....
View ArticleVIRGINIA THIS MORNING: Financial Surprises in Retirement
RICHMOND, Va (WTVR) – Your working career is really preparing you for two things: your current life and life after retirement. Experts say it’s important to save as much as you can while you’re...
View ArticleVTM: Richmond Tax Solutions
RICHMOND, Va (WTVR) – Could the recent IRS tax scandals actually be beneficial to your bottom line? Darin Branch from Richmond Tax Solutions shared more details. You can contact Richmond Tax Solutions...
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