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Where Will You Live in Retirement?

Submitted by 360Blue Financial Strategies on April 22nd, 2022

When it comes to making a decision surrounding where you will spend your retirement, the options are seemingly endless. Whether you enjoy the coast or have imagined relaxing in the mountains with only the concern of which hike to conquer that day, deciding where and how to spend your retirement years should be exciting.

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Creative Ways to Earn Passive Income in Retirement

Submitted by 360Blue Financial Strategies on April 15th, 2022

Passive income is money earned in a way that doesn’t require much active effort, traditionally through investments or stake in a business. Active income, on the other hand, requires trading your time and participation or service for income.

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What is the Difference Between a Tax Credit and a Tax Deduction?

Submitted by 360Blue Financial Strategies on March 25th, 2022

When it comes to preparing your taxes, the idea of tax credits and tax deductions can be music to any taxpayer’s ears. That’s because both are used to lower the amount of taxes someone owes to the government.

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You Received Unemployment Benefits in 2021. What Does That Mean for Your Taxes?

Submitted by 360Blue Financial Strategies on March 2nd, 2022

Losing a job is tough, especially when it's by no fault of your own. In the event that you find yourself unexpectedly without a stream of income, you may be eligible to receive unemployment benefits. The application process, criteria and benefit amount will vary state-by-state, but this benefit is designed to help out-of-work individuals cover basic expenses.

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2022 Contribution Limits

Submitted by 360Blue Financial Strategies on February 4th, 2022

Preparing for retirement just got a little more financial wiggle room. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced new contribution limits for 2022.

 

Staying put for 2022 are traditional Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), with the limit remaining at $6,000. The catch-up contribution for traditional IRAs remains $1,000 as well.1

 

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It's Time To Refresh Your Financial Strategy and Align Your Life

Submitted by 360Blue Financial Strategies on January 21st, 2022

January Is National Financial Wellness Month

At 360Blue, we welcome Financial Wellness Month, a time to remind people to plan and update their financial strategy. 2021 was a difficult one for some of you and your financial picture now may look different than it did at the end of 2020. 

 

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Estate Taxes Might Be Amended Soon

Submitted by 360Blue Financial Strategies on December 22nd, 2021

Estate Taxes May Be Amended Soon
 What to know about the budget reconciliation bill.

To help raise revenue to pay for President Biden’s Build Back Better Plan, Congress is considering a number of tax law changes, including adjusting estate taxes.

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Estate Planning after a Second Marriage

Submitted by 360Blue Financial Strategies on November 29th, 2021

Estate Planning After a Second Marriage

Special considerations for a complex situation.

 

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Parents Want to Know: Will My Child Make a Good Salary After College?

Submitted by 360Blue Financial Strategies on October 11th, 2021

With all of the cost and stress of sending children to college, parents want their graduates equipped to get high-paying jobs quickly. Find out which schools offer their children the best employment prospects with some newly available and very useful tools.

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4 Ways to Evaluate a Financial-Aid Award Letter

Submitted by 360Blue Financial Strategies on October 8th, 2021

Financial-aid award letters are often jargon-filled and confusing. You need to know how to evaluate what you are really getting. Better knowledge just might lead to a better aid package.

 

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