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…
Bush | 5 Financial Resolutions for 2015
Stacy Bush, Valdosta Today Financial Contributor: As 2014 comes to a close, it’s time to start thinking about how to make 2015 a success for you and your loved ones. Though there’s little consensus about…
Your Family’s Business | Don’t Procrastinate: Zero In…
Stacy Bush, Valdosta Today Business Contributor: Don't look now because before you know it the season of giving -- and spending -- will be upon us. Don't wait until the credit card bills arrive in…
Your Family’s Business | Not Seeking Professional Advice
Stacy Bush, Valdosta Today Business Contributor: In a study conducted at Yale and Princeton, psychologists gave undergraduate students questionnaires asking how they compare with their classmates in a variety of skills and tasks. For example,…
Your Family’s Business | Protecting Your Sensitive Financial…
Stacy Bush, Valdosta Today Business Contributor: Financial data theft is a major problem that can affect anyone. Though statistics on this type of data breach are scarce, it’s safe to say that millions of Americans…
Your Family’s Business | Rollover of After-Tax Dollars…
Stacy Bush, Valdosta Today Features Contributor: Here's the dilemma. You have a traditional 401(k) that contains both after-tax and pre-tax dollars. You'd like to receive a distribution from the plan, convert only the after-tax dollars to a Roth…
Your Family’s Business | Finance Tips for Military…
Stacy Bush, Valdosta Today Business Contributor: One survey found that 77% of military personnel have some financial worries, mostly regarding their lack of savings to cover retirement or other needs. While the financial situation of military…
Your Family’s Business | Medigap Policies
Stacy Bush, Valdosta Today Business Contributor: Medicare coverage can be a critical component for living a healthy life in retirement, as well as for maintaining your financial independence during these years. Yet, as important as…
Your Family’s Business | 529 College Savings Plans
Stacy Bush, Valdosta Today Business Contributor Section 529 college savings plans are tax-advantaged college savings vehicles and one of the most popular ways to save for college today. Much like the way 401(k) plans changed…