The deadline to contribute to an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) was extended until July 15. This was announced earlier this year with the tax filing extension. Typically, taxpayers have until April 15 to make their annual IRA contributions…. Read More
Due to the financial crisis caused by COVID-19, credit reports are free online weekly through April 2021. Individuals can access their credit report online through https://www.annualcreditreport.com/index.action with the three national credit reporting agencies: Equifax, Experian, and Transunion. Credit… Read More
Join us for live, interactive, online classes July 8, 15, 22 & 29, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Approved by AFCPE® for 4.0 AFC® CEU Credits Cost = Free July 8th Medicare and COVID-19: This presentation provides an… Read More
In 2010 the U.S. Forest Service, in cooperation with municipal arborists, conducted a research project to determine general costs and benefits of urban trees in Central Florida. The project used Orlando, Florida field data and other information drawn… Read More
Farmers who have lost income due to COVID-19 will be able to apply for financial assistance under the USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. The signup period began May 26th. More information can be found at https://www.farmers.gov/cfap This is… Read More
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Stability (CARES) act has waived the required minimum distributions (RMDs) for qualified retirement plans including 401(k) plans, 403(a), 403(b), government sponsored sections 457(b), and IRAs for the rest of the 2020 year…. Read More
Following a major storm, our backyards, and communities can be quickly changed. Homes and buildings may be damaged or destroyed. Power lines will be down and trees broken and torn. In the wake such change people, and entire… Read More
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act has temporarily waived the 10% fee for early distributions – from Individual Retirement Accounts and employer-based plans, such as 401 (k) plans. Individuals may take coronavirus-related distributions of up… Read More
Following a hurricane or other strong storm you may need to assess structural damage to property caused by a storm. You may also want to calculate the financial loss of damage to trees and other landscaping. The value… Read More
Damage to trees increases with increasing wind storm speeds. But, not all trees withstand winds to the same degree. Some trees are better choices than others in hurricane prone coastal landscapes. Since Hurricane Andrew struck South Florida in… Read More
