🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readTechnology has greatly contributed to improving and streamlining everyday life. However, as technology advances, there is an increased reliance on digital tools powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning. Unfortunately, these technologies are also challenging the fundamental notion of human agency. As a result, there are rising concerns about humans losing … Continue reading “Upholding Human Agency in an Era of Evolving Digital Systems”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readThe end of the federal emergency declaration for Covid-19 came on May 11. As a result, there are various public health policy changes. For example, vaccines and treatments will remain available, but at-home tests may no longer be covered by insurance, and national CDC data reporting is subject to change. Administratively, … Continue reading “End of Covid Emergency Declarations Put Work from Home Benefits at Risk”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readSummer is here, and so are all the activities. But as we know, these activities cost money. Here are a few ways you can still have fun and, while doing so, save some cash. Look at Your Calendar Summer months are filled with holidays, birthdays, cookouts, weddings – the list goes … Continue reading “7 Tips to Save Money This Summer”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readEstate and inheritance (“death”) taxes are levied on the transfer of property at death. The difference between an estate tax and an inheritance tax is based on who pays the bill. An estate tax is levied on the estate of the deceased, while an inheritance tax is levied on the heirs … Continue reading “Estate Taxes vs. Inheritance Taxes: Understanding the Differences”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readRelating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020 (HJ Res 7) – On March 13, 2020, then-President Trump declared a national emergency relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, emergency status has continued until the passage of this resolution. The national emergency status relaxed many healthcare … Continue reading “Shoring Up Services for Veterans, Energy Production and Cybersecurity Risks”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readWhen it comes to businesses looking to mitigate risk, one concept that’s important to explore is reproduction costs. The first step is to distinguish between reproduction and replacement costs. Replacement cost refers to how much it would cost a company to replace an asset that will duplicate the performance of the … Continue reading “Defining and Understanding Reproduction Costs”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readThe internet keeps evolving. It started with static web pages in Web 1.0 before evolving to interactive and dynamic content in Web 2.0. A new phase of technology is now introducing Web 3.0, or the third generation of The World Wide Web. Although it is a work in progress, it is … Continue reading “What Is Web 3.0? Understanding The Next Generation of the Internet”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readSo, you filed and paid all your taxes on the money you earned in 2021. Now, the company you work for finds itself in trouble, and you are forced to pay back part of your compensation. The big question is, will the IRS refund you for the taxes you already paid … Continue reading “I Needed to Repay Part of My Compensation; Will I Get a Refund on My Taxes?”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readNow that spring is here, it might be a great time to give your finances a fresh look. Here are a few key items to put on your May to-do list. Say Bye-Bye to PMI If you bought your home for less than 20 percent down, there’s a good chance you’ve … Continue reading “Financial Tasks to Tackle in the Month of May”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readThe Roth IRA is a retirement savings account in which you invest only after-tax dollars. Subsequently, all earnings grow tax-free and may be withdrawn tax-free. However, there are limits to who can contribute and how much they can contribute to a Roth IRA. Federal rules restrict direct contributions to a Roth … Continue reading “Mega Backdoor Roth IRA”
