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Tax season often sparks conversations about refunds—whether it’s bragging rights over who got the biggest one or complaints about having to pay the IRS. But what if there’s a “perfect” tax refund amount? Is there an ideal figure you should aim for when it comes to getting money back from the government? Let’s dive into why finding the right balance matters and how you can set yourself up for financial success year-round.Why Do People Receive Tax Refunds?A tax refund happens when you’ve paid more taxes throughout the year than you actually owe.

Velvet ants are commonly found in August and September as they erratically crawl around on bare spaces in pastures, fields, yards and other areas where grass is sparse or nonexistent.They are easily recognized by the ant-like female. She is covered in dense reddish-orange and black hair.

When it comes to retirement income, there are many different techniques and strategies you can employ. In a previous blog, Managing Market Corrections & Retirement Income, Senior Wealth Advisor Mike Gertsema laid out our philosophy of bucketing and how it can be used to produce income while also allowing a portfolio to participate in growth in the markets.According to the RIMES data company, the Standard & Poor’s 500 Composite Index (S&P 500) from 1948-2017 has experienced a 20% or more correction about once every 6.3 years.

In the past five years a tremendous amount of interest has been shown in reference to building our immune system. 2020 brought with it a once-in-a-century phenomenon in the form of a worldwide pandemic.As humans we are driven to seek cures and ways to thwart an unseen threat that claims far too many lives.

Throughout our lives, we’re conditioned to follow a well-trodden path. From the early days in school, we’re told to excel to get into good courses.

Very few things will get an outdoor enthusiast as angry as being faced with someone’s litter, or trash if you will. We have all experienced it, walking on our favorite trails, visiting our favorite parks or other natural areas, and coming face-to-face with garbage.

A few years ago, I was approached by a colleague asking me if I would like to see a silver-haired bat hanging onto the side of a tree? "Of course!" I replied. “Did he even have to ask?”We contacted Dr.

Tax season often sparks conversations about refunds—whether it’s bragging rights over who got the biggest one or complaints about having to pay the IRS. But what if there’s a “perfect” tax refund amount? Is there an ideal figure you should aim for when it comes to getting money back from the government? Let’s dive into why finding the right balance matters and how you can set yourself up for financial success year-round.Why Do People Receive Tax Refunds?A tax refund happens when you’ve paid more taxes throughout the year than you actually owe.