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Mid-Year Financial Tweaks and Tasks

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This information can help inform decisions about how much more to save up to the 2023 limits of $3,850 (self-only) and $7,750 (family coverage). Rework the numbers in previous budgets to better reflect current costs. Below are ten mid-year financial tweaks and tasks: Tax-Deferred Savings Tweak - Perhaps you will get a raise on July 1.

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Are You Wealthy?

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and “how do people know when they, themselves, are wealthy?” Net Worth Calculation A common way to measure wealth is with a net worth statement. Net worth is calculated by subtracting debts from assets. Use the Net Worth Calculation Spreadsheet (in Excel) or this “paper and pencil” print worksheet to keep track of your progress.

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More Thoughts About Inflation

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CPI Calculation - The consumer price index (CPI) that measures inflation is annualized over 12 months (e.g., The Rule of 72 - For planning purposes, use The Rule of 72 to calculate how quickly prices, as well as investment account balances, will double. 5+ for 12 eggs!), services (e.g.,

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So, I “Bit the Bullet” and Finally E-filed Our Taxes

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I was also busy and didn’t want to take the time to transfer all my hand-calculated data into IRS Free File Fillable Forms and then figure out how to e-file it. Last year, I couldn’t see a personal downside to paper filing and the cost was minimal (priority mail and printing forms). Only about 8.2% total returns that are filed.

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Financial Improvement Strategies for a New Year

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Save annual summary statements to help calculate a capital gain or loss when shares are sold. Set Specific Financial Goals - SMART financial goals state what you want, when you want it, and how much it costs (e.g., and the “Ballpark Estimate” calculator on the Web site www.asec.org. stock market performance 5.

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It’s Time for a Mid-Year Financial Check-Up

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Math” can include calculating how much money needs to be saved to make the purchase by a certain date or calculating the monthly payment for a loan to buy the item using an online loan calculator. It’s that time again…time for a mid-year financial check-up! Compare the results. 50% stock, 30% bonds, and 20% cash assets).

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Financial Concerns of Older Adults

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Older adults worry about health care costs and how much their health insurance will cover. The best way to address these concerns is to plug some numbers into a retirement savings calculator , such as the Retirement Calculator from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation, and see where they fall.