Back to Basics: How to Obtain Health Insurance

How to Obtain Health Insurance

The Back-to-Basics series, presented by Barnum, is designed to answer those questions that are on everyone’s mind. This series of articles are geared toward people new to the world of personal finance, insurance coverage and more. This article focuses on how to obtain health insurance and what to expect when seeking out coverage. Health insurance […]

Maximizing Your Bonus: Understanding How Bonuses Are Taxed

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Have you received a bonus from your employer recently? Bonuses can affect your tax burden in various ways. Therefore, it’s crucial to understand how bonuses are taxed to plan accordingly. Bonuses Taxed High? Why? When it comes to bonuses, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regards them as supplemental wages. This means that bonuses are subject […]

The Consequences of Filing Taxes Late: What You Need to Know

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It’s estimated that more than a third of all Americans wait until the last minute to file their taxes. The consequences of filing taxes late are serious. But if you’re someone who waits too long and misses the deadline for filing your taxes, there are several things you should know about what happens when you […]

Enhance Your Soft Skills for Career Advancement

Enhance Your Soft Skills

Over the last few years, the importance of soft skills has risen exponentially. Employers have realized that while undoubtedly important, hard skills can only take an individual so far in their career path. Enhance your soft skills and unlock greater professional success and satisfaction. The more you understand soft skills, the better you can recognize […]

Read These Books: Recommendations from Barnum Financial Professionals

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Not all books are created equal, but these book recommendations from Barnum’s financial professionals may help you get a leg up in any business. Ben Soccodato, CFP®, ChFC®, RCIP®, CExPâ„¢, ChSNC®, AIF® Financial Planner | Financial Services Executive | Investment Advisor Representative Tested in the Trenches: A 9-Step Plan for Building and Sustaining a Million-Dollar […]

Back to Basics: How to Obtain Life Insurance

how to obtain life insurance

The Back-to-Basics series, presented by Barnum, is designed to answer those questions that are on everyone’s mind. This series of articles are geared toward people new to the world of personal finance, insurance coverage and more. In this blog post, we will walk you through the basics of how to obtain life insurance in simple […]