November 28, 2017 is #GivingTuesday. If you are looking to maximize your tax savings before the end of the year consider charitable giving. Giving money or goods to a tax-exempt charity before Dec. 31 can usually be deducted on that year's federal income tax return. Consider the following before donating: Only donations to Eligible Organizations are Tax-Deductible You can use the IRS Select tool on IRS.gov to find an eligible charitable organization. Churches, synagogues, tem

As you learn about Social Security and your possible benefits, there are several unique Social Security terms that you should understand. Below is a list and brief definitions of the most important of these Social Security terms. Average Indexed Monthly Earnings (abbreviated as AIME) – this is the average of the highest 35 years of your lifetime earnings, indexed to inflation. Each year’s earnings is indexed based on when you reach age 60, and the highest 35 years are average