Happy holidays! We hope you and your family are well during this holiday season! Mark W. Payne, EA, CFP Mary Anne Payne, CPA 1900 So. Norfolk St. #215, San Mateo 650-372-0113 www.pfconsulting.net HOME ABOUT CONTACT Dec 19, 2018 Reduce Taxes With A Year-End Financial Planning Checklist The end of the year is an important time to take stock of your personal finances to make sure you’re on track for your savings goals as well as the upcoming tax season. While it may be tempting to wait until the new year for your ... Forbes 14 Tax Breaks You Won’t Believe Are Real Okay, admit it: As you've struggled with your tax return, trying to come up with some extra deductions to pump up your refund or reduce what ... Kiplingers Hired a nanny this year? Claim this tax credit for 2018 If you ponied up for a nanny in 2018, you just might be eligible for a tax credit next year — as long as you aren't paying him or her under ... CNBC How to Pay Off Debt and Stay Debt-Free If you're in debt, you obviously want to get out of it. But how? We've prepared this in-depth guide to help you pay off the nasty debt ... Investor Junkie End-Of-Year Planning Tips For Your IRA Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) have become the go-to vehicles for holding retirement assets in the United States. In fact, IRAs now ... Forbes Risky home loans are making a comeback. Are they right for you? Interest rates have started to rise, and the housing market is cooling off, a combination that is putting a squeeze on mortgage lenders. Now ... SF GATE 3 Ways to Instill Enduring Financial Values in Your Children Passing down values related to family wealth is one of the most crucial, yet challenging, tasks for parents today. Children's experiences ... Kiplinger Save for a Down Payment or Pay Off Student Loans? If you're looking to buy your first home and are saddled with student loan debt, you may have a decision to make. Should you use your ... Investopedia The secret to keeping next year's financial resolutions As Americans prepare for a new year, they're more committed than ever to improving their finances. For the 10th year running, the three ... CNBC When Refinancing Your Mortgage Is Not a Good Idea Millions of homeowners have successfully refinanced their mortgages in recent years. Mortgage rates fell to rock-bottom levels and stayed ... Fox Business 14 Nice-Try Tax Breaks Rejected by the IRS Over the years, taxpayers have concocted a lot of zany arguments to justify their tax breaks. We've come up with 14 of the most creative ... Kiplinger "Can you print a scratch-n-sniff resume that smells like money?" Copyright © Randy Glasbergen Trivia Which president is on the front of a US $50 bill? See the answer below. Auto debt in America — mapped People of color struggle more than their white neighbors to repay their car loans. In St. Joseph, Indiana, for example, 27 percent of ... CNBC What Year Was It? President Clinton Impeached Two articles of impeach­ment are approved by the US House of Representatives against President Bill Clinton, charging him with lying under oath to a federal grand jury and obstructing justice. The day was Dec 19. What year was it? Quote of the Week "The stock market is filled with individuals who know the price of everything, but the value of nothing." Phillip Fisher Trivia Answer Which president is on the front of a US $50 bill? Answer: Grant SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER   NEWSLETTER ARCHIVES Payne Financial Consulting 1900 So. Norfolk Street, Suite 215 San Mateo, CA 94403-1151 The articles linked in our newsletter come from many sources and are provided for informational purposes only. We do not endorse information or opinions appearing in the various articles linked in our newsletter. The articles selected are not sponsored or endorsed and we assume no responsibility for the accuracy of information contained in articles linked in our newsletter. Copyright for linked articles belongs to the linked source. A Newsletter Station Publication © All Rights Reserved.