Changes to Social Security: What’s true, what’s false and what to expect

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Changes to Social Security: What’s true, what’s false and what to expect Changes to Social Security are a favorite topic of the rumor mill and media these days. Our mission at this firm is to be a Sanctuary From The Noise® so we wanted to take a few minutes to address some of the rumors…

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Why financial news intake can hurt your portfolio – if you let it!

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Why financial news intake can hurt your portfolio – if you let it! In one of Dan Moisand’s recent MarketWatch columns, he was asked what he thought was the biggest mistake he’s seen people make with their money. Dan went with, “…people do not control all the things they can control and worry too much…

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How can I avoid interest and penalties on my taxes?

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How can I avoid interest and penalties on my taxes? Filing a tax return will reconcile what we paid toward our tax liability during the year and the actual amount of the tax due for the year. If we paid more than we needed to pay, we get a refund. If we paid less than…

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Understanding some aftereffects from the 2024 storms

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Understanding some aftereffects from the 2024 storms. 2024 saw three named storms hit Florida and cause damage throughout the Southeast. Parts of the west coast of Florida and Western North Carolina were devastated. While the storms have passed, aftereffects linger. By now, most clients have started the process of making a claim with their insurance…

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Moisand Fitzgerald Tamayo, LLC named to list of America’s top 250 independent financial planning and wealth management firms by Forbes

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Moisand Fitzgerald Tamayo, LLC named to list of America’s top 250 independent financial planning and wealth management firms by Forbes, again Orlando, October 26, 2024 – For the second consecutive year, Forbes has named Moisand Fitzgerald Tamayo, LLC (MFT) to its 2024 list of the 250 Top RIA firms in America. MFT…

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What are the new rules about how real estate agents get paid?

Amy Moline, Realtor

What are the new rules about how real estate agents get paid? While both buyers and sellers typically use real estate agents, traditionally, only sellers have paid their agents directly. New commission-related rules went into effect in August which changed how agents can earn commission. To get a handle on these rules and what effect…

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