One of the biggest things that can cause fights in a marriage is money. No matter where you are in a relationship, it’s a good idea to discuss these major money topics so you’ll know where you stand. Show me the money: Combine or keep separate or
Read more →2019 is right around the corner, which makes today the perfect time to think about your business goals and where you want to be one year from now. As year-end wraps up, you’ll soon know your financial numbers for 2018. You’ll then be able to evaluate how
Read more →Common Mistakes When Buying or Selling a Business It is said with every major purchase there’s some kind of remorse either on the part of the buyer or the seller. This can be especially true when buying or selling a business. No matter which side of the
Read more →Three of every four Americans got a refund check last year and the average amount was $2,777, according to IRS statistics. Because the amount of a refund is often uncertain, we may be tempted to spend it without too much planning. One way to counteract this natural
Read more →Annual FAFSA filing availability is now If you have a child in college or entering college during the next school year, you need to read this. The time to apply for federal financial aid is now. The new application timeframe The Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Read more →Will the habit of late law changes continue? The Congressional habit for repeatedly making late tax law changes is now so bad that the IRS is reserving blank lines on the form 1040 for possible law changes this month. Given the potential for retroactive tax law changes
Read more →As the end of the year rolls around, if you have not already done so, now is the time to plan for contributions into your retirement accounts in 2016. Retirement Contribution Limits Retirement Program 2015 2014 Change Age 50 or over catch up IRA: Traditional $5,500 $5,500
Read more →If you are like millions of taxpayers trying to make a living running a small business, you know it is tough out there. Here are seven ideas to help your business survive and thrive. Understand your cash flow. One of the biggest causes of business failure is
Read more →Knowing the tricks makes you a better buyer There are many reasons for you to lease a car versus buy a car, but too often it is the auto dealer’s profit motive that determines which method you use. To help make sure you do not become a
Read more →On a doctor’s visit, the first thing the nurse does is take your vitals: your temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate. These basic measurements are the first place doctors look to see if something is wrong with our health. Knowing your vital signs, and especially
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