The COVID pandemic has been financially devastating for many Americans, writes veteran financial journalist Kimberly Lankford in a recent article for GOBankingRates.com. But at the same time, the disruptions caused by the COVID pandemic have taught us valuable lessons about managing our money and professional lives better in the future. Emergency reserves and other protections […]
Looking For Your Stimulus Check?
Your stimulus check should be on the way, if not already in your bank account. According to the IRS, it’s issuing the third round of $1,400 stimulus checks in phases. It has already delivered 156 million payments, including 25 million to Social Security recipients who were a little harder to reach, according to CBS News. […]
Quote Of The Week: “The Housing Market Is On A Tear”
The pandemic-provoked rush to move has set the real estate market on fire. If you have friends or family shopping for a new place to live, you’ve undoubtedly heard complaints of ultra-competitive bidding wars, slim inventory, and inflated prices. Clients want to know whether the red hot housing market is due for a fall, or […]
An Extra Month To Finish Your 2020 Taxes: Tax Deadline Postponed From April 15 to May 17, 2021
As baseball great Yogi Berra reportedly said, “It’s deja vu all over again.” In a repeat from last year, the IRS just announced it’s postponing the federal income tax deadline from April 15 to Monday, May 17, 2021 to give tax preparers and taxpayers extra time to absorb the new tax regulations contained in the […]
Women and Money: 5 Steps To Take Back Control After COVID-19
Women have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. Over 2 million American women have left the labor force since February 2020.[1] Many have lost jobs in sectors of the economy where female employees dominate, like hospitality, restaurants, retail and healthcare.[2] With many women filling jobs that cannot easily be performed remotely, they have been forced to […]
Pandemic Silver Lining: Consumers Pay Down Credit Card Debt
The COVID pandemic has created financial distress for many consumers who have lost their jobs, business income, or seen their work hours reduced due to service shutdowns and childcare challenges. But other consumers who have remained unaffected by the pandemic are experiencing a surge in savings. More “consumers are paying down debt and saving more […]
Yes, You Can Still Build Wealth After 50
Congratulations! If you just turned 50, you’re in the final stretch toward retirement. With today’s longer life expectancies, you may spend thirty years or even more in retirement living off of your savings. So don’t rest on your laurels just yet. Take advantage of the next decade or so before you retire to build up […]
Making Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) From Your IRA? Don’t Drop The Ball On Tax Reporting
Making charitable gifts from your IRA is a truly tax-smart idea for many people 70½ and over. Each year, we work with an ever-growing number of clients making charitable gifts from their IRA so they can maximize their tax savings, reduce their taxable income, and of course support their favorite charities. There’s just one thing […]
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2021: There’s A Money Superhero Inside All Of Us
Last week on March 8 we celebrated International Women’s Day 2021, the global day dedicated to supporting, empowering and uplifting women around the world. I would like to offer my special thanks to the Women’s Foundation of Florida for inviting me to talk about 5 simple steps to help women take back control of their […]
Just How Much Will That Luxury Home Cost You?
Even people who are very wealthy can get in over their heads. It’s not unusual for buyers to purchase real estate without truly understanding what it’s going to cost them, especially when it comes to that drop-dead gorgeous waterfront home they fell in love with at first sight. Mari Adam spoke with writer Robyn A. […]
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About Mari Adam, CFP®
Mari Adam, Certified Financial Planner™ and President of Adam Financial Associates Inc, has been helping individuals and families chart their financial futures for twenty five years. Mari has appeared in publications such as Business Week, CBS MarketWatch, Wall Street Journal, Kiplinger’s, Newsweek, and Money Magazine.
