VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
Ask Rick Toyota (Ep. 1)
Automotive expert Ricky Toyota is answering your automotive questions! Whether it's maintenance, repairs, buying, selling, financing, or more, a little knowledge can save you both time and money! Check out the video episode below and…
Bush > IRA Withdrawals that Escape the 10%…
Stacy Bush, Valdosta Today Financial Contributor: The reason withdrawals from an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) prior to age 59½ are generally subject to a 10% tax penalty is that policymakers wanted to create a disincentive…
Bush > Choices for Your 401(k) at a…
Stacy Bush, Valdosta Today Financial Contributor: One of the common threads of a mobile workforce is that many individuals who leave their job are faced with a decision about what to do with their 401(k)…
Bush > Roth IRA Conversion
Stacy Bush, Valdosta Today Finance Contributor With the lure of tax-free distributions, Roth IRAs have become increasingly popular retirement savings vehicles. According to the Investment Company Institute, 19.1 million U.S. households (about 15.6%) owned Roth…
Bush > Power of Compounding
Stacy Bush, Valdosta Today Financial Contributor Sometimes people put off saving for retirement because so many other things seem to get in the way. Do you find yourself among them? If so, try to overcome…
Bush > Trust Basics
Stacy Bush, Valdosta Today Finance Contributor Whether you're seeking to manage your own assets, control how your assets are distributed after your death, or plan for incapacity, trusts can help you accomplish your estate planning…