TheLiveBigWay® Digest: Beyond the Piggy Bank
Empowering Girls with Financial Literacy
The ability to understand, manage, and make informed decisions about money is not just about finance; it’s a path towards independence, equality, and empowerment. In this space, we dive into the importance of financial literacy for girls and also hear from our team members about how financial discussions in their childhood have shaped them and, furthermore, how they are shaping the next generation of powerful women.
The Latest Scams: Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Scams
Our team at Schwab has informed us of a scam targeting Clients via a search engine optimization (SEO) scam. According to Schwab, “Scammers are using SEO to create fake websites that appear in search results for trusted institutions like Schwab. When Clients visit these sites, they are exposed to phishing attacks aimed at stealing their information and assets.” This tactic is extremely dangerous, and we encourage you to continue reading to learn more so you can properly protect yourself.
Register to Join Our In-Person Event in Virginia
We are happy to share that our annual in-person event in Virginia will be held on Thursday, April 18 from 4:00pm – 7:30pm at J. Gilbert’s Restaurant in McLean, VA. The event will be held in a private room of the restaurant and feature delicious drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and lively conversation in a cozy, upscale setting. Let us know if you’ll be able to join us by using this link to RSVP. We look forward to seeing you there!
Meet the Team: Rustin McManis
Yeske Buie has recently welcomed several new faces to our team, and we look forward to using this space over the next few weeks to formally introduce you to each of them. Today, we spotlight Rustin McManis who joins the team as an Associate Financial Planner in our San Francisco office. In this edition of Meet the Team, we explore Rustin’s journey into financial planning, who and what are most important in his life, and how he hopes to serve our Clients. We hope you enjoy learning more about this bright and talented young man.
Important Information About 1099s
Earlier this week, Schwab released Corrected 1099 Forms for your Yeske Buie managed Schwab accounts. This means that all of your required tax forms are now available via Schwab Alliance. You will use these forms and/or give these forms to your accountant to prepare your 2023 tax returns. We will continue to share reminders about your tax forms and upcoming tax deadlines, but in the meantime, if there’s any assistance we can provide, please don’t hesitate to contact us.