1031-Exchange, Twisting In The Wind
Wednesday, August 25
You might have heard about the Section 1031 provision of the tax code if you invest in real estate on any level. But you may not have heard that your chance to use this tax break could be disappearing... Janet Behm's "Real World" Personal Strategy Note A Valuable Tax Deferment May Be Changing "Mo...
We're Surrounded By The News
Tuesday, August 17
Over the weekend, we were "treated" to heartbreaking images. No matter how you feel about our involvement as a nation in Afghanistan, the human toll of that involvement -- and now our seemingly hurried departure -- can affect the hardest of hearts, if you let it. And this is part of the problem i...
Don't Think It Can Happen To You?
Tuesday, August 17
No matter your line of work, your computer might be one of your most glaring vulnerabilities ... and it's one that too many business owners don't fully address. Even if you work with your hands, and you're a sole practitioner (a contractor, a landscaper, a mechanic, etc.) ... the little computer ...
PSA (Public Service Announcement): Child Tax Credit
Monday, August 09
I have received some questioning looks from businesspeople over last week’s PSA about the “Advance Child Tax Credit.” Take the money now or wait until tax time to claim the credit? Many adults are familiar with Aesop’s Fables. I am thinking of The Ant and the Grasshopper. Check it out here: Aeso...
Olympian’s Lessons For Business
Monday, August 09
We really loved watching the Olympic games the past few weeks. There was so much to see, be inspired by, and even something to learn about growing a small business. Yep, you read that right. Hear me out… It’s so hard to appreciate the amount of training and work that goes into one ten-second race...
Protecting What’s Important To You
Monday, August 09
You’ve probably got a story to tell. The one about how you got to where you are today. It probably involves lots of hard work and sacrifice. And money. Last I checked, people weren’t giving away homes and cars. And I bet that you put locks on that house and car... and firewalls and passwords on y...