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Northeast Ohio Identity Theft Cases: How to Protect Yourself

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Mary Deshong-Kinkelaar, CFP® | 0 Comments

As an alert to those of you in the Akron area (but useful information for anyone) I wanted to share a few articles from Betty Lin-Fisher of the Akron Beacon Journal covering recent identity theft incidents in the Northeast Ohio area: Area victims of ID theft could be part of large ring and ID theft problem hits close to home…

Chicago Will Investors Take the Risk to make it the next Silicon Valley

Chicago as the next Silicon Valley?

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Mary Deshong-Kinkelaar, CFP® | 0 Comments

This past Friday, American Public Media ran a radio segment highlighting Chicago’s push to retain tech talent and serve as an alternative to the west coast as an incubator for startups. To read the coverage and hear the segment, click here. Glad to see Chicago is getting recognition in this area. The one part I took issue with was a…

IRS announces inflation adjustments for tax year 2013

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Mary Deshong-Kinkelaar, CFP® | 0 Comments

Today, I received the following information from the IRS via their email newsletter service. Keep in mind, these adjustments apply to the tax year 2013, not the filing of tax returns in 2013. For most people, these adjustments will be reflected in tax returns filed in 2014, based on 2013 activity. In 2013, Various Tax Benefits Increase Due to Inflation…

Thank you…

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Mary Deshong-Kinkelaar, CFP® | 0 Comments

I just wanted to send a thank you for all of the kind words and support that has been sent my way since the passing of my father in July. It has meant so much to me and my family. Many, many thanks!

Police Alert: Debit and credit card skimmers found in the Akron area, again

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Mary Deshong-Kinkelaar, CFP® | 0 Comments

You may be giving a thief your credit card information and all it takes is a swipe of your card on a device with a skimmer. Skimmers are nothing new, but they continue to be a way for thieves to get your valuable data. In their recent Summer 2012 Quarterly newsletter, Bath Township, Ohio police issued a warning to be…

Personal Finance Online: a weekend roundup

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Mary Deshong-Kinkelaar, CFP® | 0 Comments

Here is a roundup of financial posts that I’m recommending this weekend: What To Do When Your Receive An IRS Letter by Jim Blankenship on FiGuide.com How mom and pop are blowing up the treasury bubble from Forbes.com 6 Ways to vet an IPO before you buy from Wisebread.com Three universal laws of wall street from RickFerri.com IRS offers online…

Northeast Ohio Identity Theft Cases: How to Protect Yourself

Chicago as the next Silicon Valley?

IRS announces inflation adjustments for tax year 2013

Thank you…

Police Alert: Debit and credit card skimmers found in the Akron area, again

Personal Finance Online: a weekend roundup

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