Tax-friendly ways to pay for health care are very much in play for many people. The three primary players are Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSAs) and Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs). This article offers a brief overview of each one....

Simplicity is the key to a successful family budget. But every budget needs to cover all necessary items. To find the right balance, your budget should address two distinct facets of your family members’ lives: the near term and the long term.  In the near term,...

They say timing is everything. And, when it comes to year-end tax planning, this expression certainly holds true for income and expenses.   Know the basics When you don’t expect to be subject to the alternative minimum tax this year or next, deferring income to next year and...