Is 62 your lucky number? If you’re eligible, that’s the earliest age you can start receiving Social Security retirement benefits. Although collecting early retirement benefits makes sense for some people, there’s a major drawback to consider: If you...
From identify theft to imposter scams, American consumers filed a record amount of fraud reports in 2021, resulting in $5.9 billion of stolen funds.* At TVAMP, many of us have our own personal scam stories to tell: Random emails with innocent-looking buttons to...
Money is always an emotional subject, but often when our emotions get involved with our investments we will make wrong decisions. And that can be a costly mistake. Keeping emotions and investing separate seems almost impossible for many investors. When reacting too...
It’s officially the season of love! Whether you’re single, paired, or somewhere in between, Valentine’s Day may present the perfect opportunity to show your bank account some love. Below are four tips and tricks to set you on the path toward becoming...
Financial stress can have a direct negative impact on a person’s health and happiness. Unfortunately, this may lead to a downward spiral. The more stress you’re feeling, the larger your financial hurdles may seem, and the more you may rely on unhealthy...
Two ways to make tax-savvy charitable donations: Donor Advised Funds (DAF) are a simple, tax-effective, and creative way to streamline your on-going charitable giving. A DAF is essentially a charitable investment account. Investors contribute (make “gifts” or...
