Design a Calming Playroom
Design the perfect room for you kids to play and relax. A kid’s playroom should be more dimensional than just a room full of toys. Design your kids a room that is just as relaxing as it is inspiring, as well as bringing in different aspects and interests they may have. Take the opportunity to…
Read MoreImportant Tax Documents to Bring with You
Gather your documents before you begin filing your taxes. Thanks to AARP, we have a compiled list of documents of what you should bring when getting assistance from your AARP Foundation Tax-Aide or your tax professional. General Last year’s tax return(s) Social Security cards or other official documentation for yourself and all your dependents Photo…
Read MoreWhat to do this Weekend: Pumpkin Edition
What better way to start your weekend than in the brisk air at a local pumpkin patch? The weather might be cooling off, which is perfect fall weather for choosing that perfect pumpkin and enjoying the crisp Northern Nevada air. These local pumpkin spots offer everything from pumpkins to train rides and animals to corn…
Read MoreUp your Retirement Savings…Tax-Free!
You worked so hard for your retirement savings, now boost them further! If you have maxed out your 401(k), there are still ways to make contributions to your retirement funds post-tax. The IRS is now allowing those who are eligible to move after-tax contributions from their 401(k) or 403(b) plan to a Roth IRA upon…
Read MoreWhat to do with that Extra Room
Do you need that room or do you have free reign? There are many people who need their spare room whether it’s for a home office or a place for frequent guests to rest their head for the night. However, for those of you that have an extra room and have no idea what to…
Read MoreNevada Day Parade
Come celebrate the Silver State! At the largest statehood celebration in the country, you can come and celebrate the admission of the Silver State into the Union on October 31, 1864. Nevada Day is a state holiday that falls on the last Friday of October each year and in addition to that, this year we are lucky…
Read More10 Mistakes Made when Selling a Home
Take the stress out of selling, don’t make easily avoidable mistakes! Selling your home can be stressful and you may wonder whether you’re going to get all the money you desire and deserve. It can be so easy to lose money you could have held onto if you do not prepare for selling your home…
Read MoreTop 10 Reasons Kids Should Golf
Kids can learn a variety of life skills playing the game of golf. Golf for people of all ages, including Junior Golf, is booming! There are so many different reasons for playing golf no matter your age, but the Player Development Committee of the PGA of America came up with a list of 10 reasons…
Read MoreLocal Ski Resorts get Amped-up for Winter
All across Reno-Tahoe, ski resorts have all kinds of new features. After five consecutive years of drought, local ski resorts are back to the drawing board and have turned some amazing new snow features for Reno-Tahoe skiers and boarders. Mount Rose What’s new? New beginner terrain: The Enchanted Forest family area is getting 4 new trails…
Read MoreWhen can you Retire?
How much savings will allow you to retire in comfort? Retirement desires differ per individual. Do you want to golf every day? Travel the world? Shack up on Lake Tahoe? “People who have a retirement savings goal – even if that goal is a product of back-of-the-envelope-calculations – are vastly more likely to retire comfortably than…
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