There may never be a better time to open a Roth account Roth IRAs offer tax-free earnings growth and as Peter with Richon Planning explains to Erin Kennedy there are clear-cut reasons you should consider investing in a Roth today Today's Historically Low Tax Rate the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act which reduced federal income tax rates is set to sunset in Your Depreciated Portfolio pay taxes on a smaller value now then allow that future growth to happen tax free Possible Elimination of Backdoor Roths the Build Back Better Act proposed ending Backdoor Roths the loophole dodged the axe [... more]

With the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act most taxpayers lost the ability to itemize their deductions Enter in the recent CARES Act making it easier for taxpayers to give to nonprofit organizations On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore reveal a hidden provision for taxpayers you need to know about Silver linings on MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio nbsp [... more]

This week on Family Policy Matters NC Family President John L Rustin speaks with Andrew Guernsey a Legislative Assistant for Government Affairs with the Family Research Council in Washington D C They discuss the real effects for families of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of [... more]

North Carolina lawmakers and law enforcement agencies are focusing increased attention on the problem of human trafficking The latest Carolina Journal cover package details those efforts Editor-in-Chief Rick Henderson explains how state legislation approved this year targets trafficking in new ways Travis also shares personal stories from trafficking victims A controversial proposal from Washington D C could force North Carolina families to pay hundreds of dollars more each year in taxes on everyday household items It's called the border-adjustment tax Andy Ellen president and general counsel of the N C Retail Merchants Association explains why his group has been highlighting [... more]