New rates for tax planning in 2019
The first part of this column outlined some of the new tax rates released by the IRS and Social Security Administration. Below are more...
The good and bad on sun exposure
There’s plenty of public awareness about the dangers of skin cancer, but much less about the benefits of sun exposure. Our skin isn’t just...
Osso named board president of Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center
CAROL OSSO was recently named the new board president for the Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center. The organization provides services to individuals from the Blackstone...
Blue Cross names Lupica BlueAngel of the Year
GREG LUPICA, director of information technology system support for Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, was recently named by the company as...
Enough is more than plenty
Years ago, one of the most popular shows on television was “Candid Camera,” which captured people’s funny reactions to situations on a hidden camera.
One...
New rates for tax minimization planning
Early in the year is the best time to begin planning to minimize your income tax liability. The IRS and the Social Security Administration...
Improve EITC to help the poor
For U.S. workers, the tax system acts as an important equalizer. If you earn enough, you pay your share. But if you earn very...
Do give a darn about your good reputation
Two brothers in a small town had a reputation for bad behavior. But they were rich enough to avoid the consequences. The pastor of...
Top challenges R.I. small businesses face and how to tackle them
Estee Lauder once stated, “I never dreamed about success. I worked for it.” Starting a business is work, and so is keeping one afloat....
Carney receives community service award from AARP
JAMES “JEFF” CARNEY, former Rhode Island director of the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program, recently received the AARP Rhode Island Andrus Award for Community Service...
















