Annalicia Maflin - Independent Financial Consultant

12/10/2024

05/04/2023

PBS covers the "easy money" that shaped our post-2008 economy and why it might be coming to an end in a recent documentary. What does it mean for our economic future?

High inflation, fear of recession and disruptions — like the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank — how did we get here? FRONTLINE examines the Federal Reserve's policies and the potential consequences of its record pace of interest rate hikes to try and fight inflation.

05/01/2023

Budgeting and building your savings is especially important in a volatile economy. This article covers the 50-30-20 strategy, how it works and how you can implement it.

The 50-30-20 rule can help demystify budgeting and saving for anyone who feels behind financially.

04/28/2023

Healthy money management is vital for a healthy marriage. Here are four tips to help you start the conversation and step into married life with your best foot forward.

Build your wealth together and spend your allowances apart.

04/25/2023

Amidst the wave of tech layoffs, numerous employees on medical or maternity leave were surprised to find out that they were laid off before they could get back to work.

The wave of layoffs in tech, media and elsewhere is affecting a sizable number of people who are out on medical or parental leave. While legal, it can make a bad situation even worse.

04/23/2023

Sorting out a loved one's estate can be a stressful time full of potential disputes. That's one reason why opting for gentler phrasing like "I wish" can be useful in your estate plan.

Contrary to what you might expect, using precatory language such as ‘I wish’ or ‘I hope’ can play an important part in three estate planning objectives.

04/20/2023

Here are a few financial takeaways we can draw from the recent bank failures.

The banking crisis is a result of poor risk management. Learn from mistakes that caused it and apply the lessons to your retirement planning.

04/20/2023

04/17/2023

In what circumstances can the IRS reach out to you? Learn more about why and how they may contact a taxpayer.

IR-2023-56, March 23, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service reaches out in multiple ways to educate taxpayers while ensuring it fairly enforces the nation’s tax laws. There are important factors to keep in mind about when the IRS may initiate direct contact with a taxpayer.

04/14/2023

If tax season caught you off guard, have no fear -- here's what you need to know and the best next steps you can take to avoid further consequences.

There are a few options available that can help reduce or eliminate penalties.

04/11/2023

Twice a month, newsletter subscribers receive helpful information for their financial journey. The next edition will cover what you can do if you can't file taxes on time this year.

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