David Lerner Associates: Tax Scams
The IRS recently released its annual list of tax scams. The list reminds tax payers to use caution and avoid becoming victims of fraudulent tax schemes.
David Lerner Associates: Money Smart Tips for Credit Card Debt [INFOGRAPHIC]
38 percent of American households carry some credit card debt. Americans between 45 and 54 years old have the highest balances of any age group. When you are getting close to retirement, this debt could be a significant barrier to future financial security.
David Lerner Associates: Cyber Thieves Target Men More than Women
A new report claims that men are ripped off three times as much as women. There are many things you can do to stay safe from the digital bad guys. Using strong passwords, secure your computer, installing the latest operating system updates, protecting your data with encryption or passwords, and securing your wireless network are just a few things that can be done.
David Lerner Associates: Tax Plans and Political Candidates
The political race is heating up as the candidates vie for their party is nomination, and as we head into another tax season, it might be interesting to analyze the various tax proposals that each candidate has on their books. A study by The Tax Policy Center has revealed some key points after looking closely at tax proposals for the candidates.
David Lerner Associates: Being Money Smart in Retirement
It is Money Smart week. A new study has found that Americans in their retirement years gradually lose the ability to manage their money. According to the study the ability to answer basic financial literacy questions wanes as age increases. However, the ability to confidently make financial decisions does not falter.
David Lerner Associates: How to Prevent Investment Fraud
According to the FBI there were over 1,800 cases of investment fraud in 2011, to the tune of $36 million in recoveries. That is just the amount they were able to recover, which gives you an idea of how big this problem really is. And according to current estimates, that trend will only increase with access to more sophisticated technology by fraudsters. Here are tips to avoid falling victim to these kind of scams.
David Lerner Associates: How to Retire Wealthy [INFOGRAPHIC]
If you are under 40, your most valuable asset is not youthful vigor or a full head of hair. It is time. Retirement is decades away, and contributions to a 401(k) or other retirement plan will have years to compound and grow. Even a modest contribution now will mean a lot more than a larger contribution when you are in your forties and fifties.
David Lerner Associates: What to Do With Your Tax Refund
Forty eight million Americans have already received a tax refund from the federal government this year. As tax time approaches, millions more are thinking about what to do with this windfall when it arrives. The latest Bankrate Money Pulse survey shows that there have been some significant changes in what Americans are planning to do with this money this year.