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You Received Unemployment Benefits in 2021. What Does That Mean for Your Taxes?

Submitted by 360Blue Financial Strategies on March 2nd, 2022

Losing a job is tough, especially when it's by no fault of your own. In the event that you find yourself unexpectedly without a stream of income, you may be eligible to receive unemployment benefits. The application process, criteria and benefit amount will vary state-by-state, but this benefit is designed to help out-of-work individuals cover basic expenses.

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2022 Contribution Limits

Submitted by 360Blue Financial Strategies on February 4th, 2022

Preparing for retirement just got a little more financial wiggle room. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced new contribution limits for 2022.

 

Staying put for 2022 are traditional Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), with the limit remaining at $6,000. The catch-up contribution for traditional IRAs remains $1,000 as well.1

 

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It's Time To Refresh Your Financial Strategy and Align Your Life

Submitted by 360Blue Financial Strategies on January 21st, 2022

January Is National Financial Wellness Month

At 360Blue, we welcome Financial Wellness Month, a time to remind people to plan and update their financial strategy. 2021 was a difficult one for some of you and your financial picture now may look different than it did at the end of 2020. 

 

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Estate Taxes Might Be Amended Soon

Submitted by 360Blue Financial Strategies on December 22nd, 2021

Estate Taxes May Be Amended Soon
 What to know about the budget reconciliation bill.

To help raise revenue to pay for President Biden’s Build Back Better Plan, Congress is considering a number of tax law changes, including adjusting estate taxes.

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Estate Planning after a Second Marriage

Submitted by 360Blue Financial Strategies on November 29th, 2021

Estate Planning After a Second Marriage

Special considerations for a complex situation.

 

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Parents Want to Know: Will My Child Make a Good Salary After College?

Submitted by 360Blue Financial Strategies on October 11th, 2021

With all of the cost and stress of sending children to college, parents want their graduates equipped to get high-paying jobs quickly. Find out which schools offer their children the best employment prospects with some newly available and very useful tools.

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4 Ways to Evaluate a Financial-Aid Award Letter

Submitted by 360Blue Financial Strategies on October 8th, 2021

Financial-aid award letters are often jargon-filled and confusing. You need to know how to evaluate what you are really getting. Better knowledge just might lead to a better aid package.

 

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10 Tips for Maximizing Financial Aid

Submitted by 360Blue Financial Strategies on October 1st, 2021

College tuition is so expensive that even high-income families can get offers of financial aid. Your first step is to complete the federal forms, and then contact the school directly to further negotiate a financial aid package.

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“How Can We Afford College?” 5 Tips to Figure It Out

Submitted by 360Blue Financial Strategies on September 29th, 2021

Finding and funding the right school at the right price for your kids can be challenging. You can get a better idea of how much any given school will really cost by accessing the resources outlined in these valuable steps.

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Countdown to College

Submitted by 360Blue Financial Strategies on September 15th, 2021

Countdown to College
Things to consider as a parent of a future college student.

 

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