Lamar Hudson

The Bureau of Labor Statistics counts self-employment in different ways, but estimates that there are close to 10 million, with projections that this number will grow by 8% each year for the foreseeable future. And while much of the COVID-relief packages have been focused on businesses and families, little media attention has been paid to relief offered to those who are self-employed. But in February of 2021, the Internal Revenue Service announced that a new form is availabl...e for eligible self-employed individuals to claim sick and family leave tax credits under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Learn more here - https://hubs.la/H0KzJs40 #TipTuesday

"You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step." -Martin Luther King, Jr. #MotivationMonday

I’m proud to be a financial advisor and help our clients navigate their financial reality or reach long-term goals. Thank you to all my clients! #FinancialAdvisorDay

There’s a tremendous amount of benefit that some smart planning can do for you. For example, choices like when to start taking Social Security can cut your retirement income by 25% or boost it by an additional 32%. Married couples can use strategies like claiming spousal benefits to increase income substantially. #TipThursday

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You‘ve saved for years. Now that you are retired, did you create an income plan from your savings? Check out our blog to learn more about saving while in retirement - https://hubs.la/H0KzFzm0 #TipTuesday

Happy Retirement Planning Week! When saving for retirement, it often makes sense to contribute to employer-sponsored retirement plans to take advantage of any available employer match opportunities. However, not everyone has access to an employer-sponsored plan. Check out our blog to learn more - https://hubs.la/H0KzHfL0... #TipTuesday

"Conditions are never perfect. 'Someday' is a disease that will take your dreams to the grave with you.... If it's important to you and you want to do it 'eventually,' just do it and correct course along the way." -Tim Ferriss #MotivationMonday

Happy Golfer's Day!

Many have heard Social Security retirement benefits referred to as part of the "three-legged stool" of retirement: Social Security, a pension or defined benefit plan, and personal savings. The idea is that with these three sources of income, a retiree can ensure several steady streams of income without relying too heavily on just one "leg." But the Social Security program itself also has three important components: retirement, disability benefits, and survivors' benefits. Le...arn more about these three components and the benefits each one can provide - https://hubs.la/H0KzHBW0 #TipTuesday

This week is the Masters Tournament! Who are you rooting for?

Happy Easter to you and your family!

Happy Doctor's Day Sending warm wishes to all doctors today!

Celebrate Mom and Pop Business Owner Day by shopping at your local mom & pop shops! What are some of your favorite local businesses? #shoplocal

Cyberattacks are on the rise amid work from home. Check out our blog to learn how to protect your business - https://hubs.la/H0HjzD00 #TipTuesday