By: Chris Benson, It's time to start working on your 2016 tax returns and there are some changes this year we wanted to share with you. First I'll cover some of the new features we are working on to help make filing your taxes a little easier this year...

By Chris Benson, I am constantly testing new websites or apps that I think might somehow make my life a little easier. Most of the time I find they don't live up to the promise and delete or stop using them. But every once in a while I discover something that ends up being a huge time saver. I thought it might be helpful to share some of my favorites with you and maybe you'll find something equally useful...

By: Chris Benson, We preach the benefits of diversification on a regular basis. We tell you not to put all your money in one stock or one asset class because nobody knows what will happen in the future. Unfortunately holding a diversified portfolio isn’t always easy.

By: Lyle Benson, As many of you know, for the past two years my mother has been fighting a battle with dementia and sudden total blindness. That battle ended when she passed away just before Christmas last week...

By: Chris Benson, The holiday season always brings back a flood of emotions and memories. That first crisp winter day reminds you of the tree farm you'd venture to with the whole family to pick out the perfect Christmas tree...

By: Chris Benson, With the election now behind us there has been much discussion about what potential tax changes could be passed next year when President Trump takes office.