Student Loan Interest Rates Increase for 2021-22

Student Loan Interest Rates Increase for 2021-22

Jul 7, 2021 | News to Note

From Pinnacle Wealth Planning Services — After two years of decreases, interest rates on federal student loans are set to increase almost a full percentage point for the 2021-2022 school year. The interest rates on federal student loans are reset each year after the...
Businesses hurt by COVID eligible for new state grant

Businesses hurt by COVID eligible for new state grant

Jun 30, 2021 | News to Note

From The Columbus Dispatch — By Mark Williams Ohio small and medium-sized business hurt by the coronavirus are eligible for grants up to $30,000 under new programs rolled by the state this week The programs will provide a total of $155 million to businesses than...
Include getting a handle on your taxes in midyear planning

Include getting a handle on your taxes in midyear planning

Jun 23, 2021 | News to Note

From Thomson Reuters and the Pinnacle CPA Advisory Group — Dear Clients and Friends, The past year has been challenging to say the least. Hopefully the COVID-19 crisis, which affected all of us in some ways, is nearing the end. While it has been difficult to focus...
2 in 5 Americans Say Online Shopping Busts their Budgets

2 in 5 Americans Say Online Shopping Busts their Budgets

Jun 16, 2021 | News to Note

From the American Institute of CPAs — Shopping online from the comfort of your home can be easy and convenient, but it also leads to increased spending if you’re not careful. Two in 5 Americans (41 percent) say the ability to shop online has made it harder for them to...
‘Rescue Plan’ changes to the Child Tax Credit

‘Rescue Plan’ changes to the Child Tax Credit

Jun 9, 2021 | News to Note

From Thomson Reuters/Pinnacle CPA Advisory Group — Dear Client, The new American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) was signed into law on 3/11/21. It includes significant changes to the Child Tax Credit (CTC) rules. These changes are temporary and only apply to the 2021...
Your guide to protecting your privacy online

Your guide to protecting your privacy online

Jun 2, 2021 | News to Note

From the Federal Trade Commission — by Maneesha Mithal Associate Director, Division of Privacy and Identity Protection, FTC   The things we do throughout the course of our day give businesses access to information about our habits, tastes, and activities. Some might...
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