2021 Social Security Changes Announced

          The Social Security Administration announced a 1.3 percent boost to monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for 2021. The increase is based on the rise in the Consumer Price Index over the past 12...

Should I Refinance My Mortgage?

“Should I refinance my mortgage?” is a question we hear often. A proper answer would be based on your individual circumstance but in general the video below is pretty solid information. Call us and we can go over your situation and help you determine what...

The Lost Art of Tracking Home Improvements

  How a tax law makes us sloppy and creates a tax risk One of the more popular provisions in the tax code is the $250,000 capital gain exclusion ($500,000 for a married couple) of any profit made when selling your home. As long as you follow the rules, most home...