by Molly Malley | Sep 13, 2019 | Financial
Being in debt is a scary place to land. Knowing where to begin chipping it away can easily become overwhelming. But take a breath: You’re far from alone. According to the 2018 Consumer Financial Literacy Survey, 29% of Americans lack any emergency savings...
by Molly Malley | Jul 17, 2019 | Financial
According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in 2018 people reported losing a total of $143 million to romance scams. Eve Berton, Manager, Business Development, Corporate Investigative Services, Rehmann, notes older women are especially targeted and at risk....
by Molly Malley | May 1, 2019 | Financial
You’re driving on the highway and you notice your vehicle is starting to smoke. After being towed to your mechanic, you learn you’re having major engine issues—and checking your bank balance is depressing. On top of all that, you just found out you owe the...
by Molly Malley | Feb 12, 2019 | Financial
When our friends at the Grand Rapids Community Foundation brought to our attention the new tax law and how it relates to charitable giving—for both the individual and the organizations those individual’s contributions benefit—it got us thinking: How do these...
by Molly Malley | Jan 28, 2019 | Financial
Taxes. Even the word in and of itself induces a heavy sigh from most. Laura Steenwyk, CPA, CGMA, MST, with Rehmann, notes some people enjoy a good challenge; for those people, preparing a tax return can be as satisfying as completing a 5,000-piece puzzle. Steenwyk may...