Pension Rights: Mergers and Acquisitions

Question:  I work for a company with a defined benefit pension plan that just announced it would merge into another company. What can happen to my pension plan? Answer: Mergers and acquisitions can impact defined benefit pension plans in various ways. A...

Avoiding Pitfalls of Tax Time

During tax season you will hear many businesses offering to help you file your return. The question is, “Do I really want a car dealership, pay day loan store or rental store to complete my tax return?” Questions you need to ask: Does the person preparing...

Review Your Medicare Part D Prescription

Many people who are enrolled in Medicare have the costs of their prescription drugs partially covered by a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan or by a Medicare Advantage plan that covers drugs.  Every year, you have a chance to make changes for the following...

Disaster Mental Health Services

Mental Health Resources for Those Affected by Disasters Disasters occur often and generally without notice.  In the blink of an eye, a person can lose their home, their personal possessions, their car, or their job.  It can take a long time and can cost a...

Beware of Tax Scammers

Scammers saying they are IRS employees may try to scare taxpayers with harassing telephone calls or messages. The callers may threaten taxpayers with arrest or suspension of a driver’s or business license to get taxpayers to pay up.  If you receive one of these calls,...