Articles from February, 2015
Should I be worried about a Federal Reserve interest rate hike?
February 11, 2015 | By Kevin Smith
After years of record-low interest rates, at some point this year the Federal Reserve is expected to begin raising its target federal funds interest rate (the rate at which banks lend to one another funds they’ve deposited at the Fed)….Read More
10 Financial Terms Everyone Should Know
February 11, 2015 | By Kevin Smith
Understanding financial matters can be difficult if you don’t understand the jargon. Becoming familiar with these 10 financial terms may help make things clearer. 1. Time value of money The time value of money is the concept that money on…Read More
Key Numbers for 2015
February 11, 2015 | By Kevin Smith
Every year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announces cost-of-living adjustments that affect contribution limits for retirement plans, thresholds for deductions and credits, and standard deduction and personal exemption amounts. Here are a few of the key adjustments for 2015. Retirement…Read More