Columns

This year brings changes to Arizona withholding forms while solopreneurs should expect to receive federal 1099-K forms from cash apps.

Being aware of tax changes can help you plan better when it comes time to file your taxes. The deadline to file your 2022 taxes is April 18, 2023. If you need help or advice on tax laws and your rights, contact a local attorney.

When you’ve been investing for a long time, you will experience down years in the market, such as the one in 2022. These years are an inevitable part of the investment process. But since you can’t control what happens in the financial markets, you need to concentrate on what you can control — and that may be a lot more than you think.

Arizonans are doing better than most states when it comes to heart health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Arizona has the 10th lowest rate of death caused by heart disease (144.8 per 100,000 residents). But we can always do better. And that’s the goal of the Live to the Beat campaign led by the CDC Foundation and the Million Hearts Initiative.

Which policy is best for you? There’s no one right answer for everyone. A financial professional can help you evaluate all your options within the context of your overall investment and protection strategies. But keep in mind that all long-term care policies tend to get more expensive as you get older, so if you’re considering this type of coverage, you may want to get started sooner rather than later.

Tug is a fun, energetic, aerobic activity and it is completely normal. Dogs love to play tug with other dog friends and humans alike. It can be a great way to exercise your dog and an even better way to practice impulse control and training.

Time has moved on, and neighbors have moved away and taken their fire pits with them. Last week we pulled ours out to the driveway one more time to honor our dear friend Daril, whose heart finally called him to join his beloved pets forever. 

Hospice of the Valley’s innovative Dementia Care and Education Campus serves people living with all types of dementia from early to advanced stages.

Veterinarian Alysper Cormanes at Veterinarians.org has shared foods you should avoid giving your pets at Super Bowl gatherings today.

This likely is the Valley’s biggest weekend of 2023. Enjoy!