Lending to Family Members for Real Estate: Potential Tax Consequences
Tuesday, October 29
Family can take so many different forms these days, whether it's biological or otherwise, but for a certain segment of my clientele, there is a particular privilege that might kick in this week: The parent tax. If you have children, what better way to teach them about the realities of our taxatio...
How To Choose a Local Tax Pro For Your IRS Problems
Tuesday, October 29
The autumn leaves are changing, and "the most wonderful time of the year" is right around the corner... I'm guessing tax season isn't exactly at the front of your mind. But it should be! (At least in the top five things at the front of your mind.) Because as long as you're getting paid by someone...
The "Profit First" Framework for Real Estate Businesses
Tuesday, October 29
You might have heard the term "profit first accounting" buzzing around business circles as of late. The philosophy was made popular by Mike Michalowicz and his book, . His theories have blossomed into reality for many business owners. Today, I thought I'd cover some of the core principles that mi...
The Real Way To Get Out Of Debt
Monday, October 21
The World Series is here, football seasons are in full swing, school is deep in session, and the weather is shifting for sure. Fall has a way of running along faster than we realize. It's kind of like our financial picture: things can change REAL fast, and before you know it, we're buried under a...
The Wisdom Of The Crowd
Monday, October 21
Sometimes that thing that "everyone" is saying (especially online) just turns out to be ... not true. Facebook, Twitter and even Instagram are chock full of theories, analysis, pitches and argumentation, and so much of it is simply noise. And you know what social media is also overflowing with? C...
Email Strategies Small Business Should Avoid
Monday, October 14
I get a lot of replies and personal comments about this blog, both from business owners (like you), and from our family/individual clients. So, I thought I'd offer my quick thoughts to you as to why I do this, and open our kimono a little. I'm certainly not a marketing expert, but I've discovered...