In this Issue:

Going to the gym, jogging or sweating to a Zumba video can be a rewarding experience. But are you getting all the benefits your body needs? For many people, hiring a skilled personal trainer may be a better solution..

It's hard to overlook the big charitable gifts you made during the year, especially when you pay by check or payroll deduction, but what about the out-of-pocket donations you make at the grocery store or the time you put in with charities (not to mention mileage, and the foods and gifts you prepared for them.) This can all add up, and most of it may be deductible..  

 

Millions of unemployed Americans were looking for a job in 2013. So hopefully you kept track of your job-search expenses ... or can reconstruct them. If you're looking for a position in the same line of work, you can deduct job-hunting costs as miscellaneous expenses if you itemize.

 

Want more write-offs? There are 18 other areas to avoid unnecessary taxes! Just one may save you lots and lots of cash. Click the link below.   

 

21 Ways to Save on Taxes 

 

A: You may not believe this, but that's one of the things more and more people are doing. It's either that or coming out of pocket with thousands of dollars each month for care.

Just last year, Congress introduced legislation that would give chronically ill patients the opportunity to turn their life insurance policies into cash for their care. If your mother currently owns a life insurance policy; whether it be a term or permanent one, she can agree to trade it in for a Long-term Care Benefit Fund. With this fund, she'll never have to pay any more life premiums and she's practically guaranteed a per-determined amount (based on her health and the current death benefit of the policy.)

For more information on this benefit, please contact us by phone or email.

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