As the holiday season draws near, most people are thinking about their finances over the next few months and budgeting for how they can celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. Which is perfect timing because October is National Financial Planning Month! Letâs use this month to celebrate the
The leaves are changing, the weather is cooling down, and football is finally backâthereâs always a lot happening in fall. But wait, thereâs more! September is also National College Savings Month, a time to celebrate the power of investing in education and securing a brighter future for our children and
PAYING YOUR KIDS AS A BUSINESS OWNER Paying your children may be one of the most underutilized tax strategies of small businesses owners. Yes, you can hire your children to work for you, and youâre able to pay them a legitimate wage. There are multiple planning opportunities that become available
In an engaging piece by David Booth, the founder and chair of Dimensional Fund Advisors, a critical question is raised – can artificial intelligence (AI) help pick stocks? With the advent of technology capable of processing vast amounts of data, many might be inclined to say yes. However, Booth offers
Knowing how much cash you have coming in and how much is going out is important, but knowing why and where the money is going is another level of awareness most donât take the time to dissect. Whether youâre a business owner or non-business owner planning for retirement, having a
Unlocking Retirement Wealth: The Power of the Solo 401(k) and Backdoor Roth IRA When it comes to investing for retirement, there’s a plethora of choices at our disposal. The options may range from traditional IRAs, 401(k)s, and Roth IRAs, to lesser-known alternatives such as the Solo 401(k) and Backdoor Roth
In Todayâs world, a world without pensions and worries about the future of Medicare and Social Security, saving for your retirement is a critical part of financial planning, and for many people, a 401(k) plan is a large component of that plan. A 401(k) plan allows individuals to save money
March Madness is almost over, and as many of us know, the season highlight for college basketball fans is often full of upsets, underdogs and blowouts – and this year DID NOT disappoint. Like investing, filling out a bracket involves balancing risk, reward and expectations, and winning a pool ultimately
Many business owners donât know all the rules behind âwriting offâ or expensing items on their business tax return. There are some expenses necessary to operate the business, but there are also some expenses that may be more personal in nature that could also be justified as a business expense.
We have had a number of clients come to us receently to discuss how to talk with their kids about money, saving, and investing. We are huge fans of talking with kids about money early and teaching them how you look at money, saving, and investing. For many parents, the