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Tax Planning

Charitable Deductions Allowed Up to 100% of AGI in 2020

Typically, tax law limits charitable deductions to 60% of your adjusted gross income (AGI). However, there is a temporary suspension of the limits on deductible charitable contributions under the CARES Act. For a contribution to qualify, it must be a cash contribution made to a qualifying organization during the 2020 calendar year. Donor Advised Funds

By Alyssa Dalbey
August 6, 2020
Cybersecurity

Internet Crime Prevention Tips

The FBI has an Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) where you can file Internet crime complaints (including Ransomware complaints), find internet crime prevention tips, read consumer fraud alerts, and learn about current and ongoing Internet trends and schemes identified by IC3. Their mission statement is: “To provide the public with a reliable and convenient reporting

By Schultz Financial Group Inc.
August 4, 2020
Cybersecurity

Mobile Banking Apps: FBI Public Service Announcement

The FBI recently posted a Public Service Announcement about the increased use of mobile banking apps. They anticipate that cyber criminals may take advantage of this to conduct attacks and scams through app-based faking trojans and fake banking apps.

By Schultz Financial Group Inc.
June 26, 2020
Insurance & Risk Management

Maximize Your Insurance Program

Insurance premiums are on the rise across the country. Here are a few risk management strategies you can use to maximize your insurance.

By Alyssa Dalbey
June 18, 2020
Diet & Nutrition

Hydration 101

Water is a vital nutrient and has many important roles in the body. Despite the body’s precise regulation of water balance, we must still consume an adequate amount of water to prevent dehydration.

By Nicole Ninteau
May 31, 2020
Retirement Planning

Coronavirus-related Retirement Plan Distributions

A Coronavirus-related distribution is any distribution made on or after January 1, 2020 and before December 31, 2020 from an eligible retirement plan made to a qualified individual.

By Alyssa Dalbey
May 21, 2020