IRS Backlog of Historical Proportions
IRS Backlog of Historical Proportions What you need to know if one of your tax returns is stuck The IRS is coping with a backlog of historical proportions and it is impacting millions of taxpayers. According to IRS sources, as of July 31, there are still over 13...
Year-End Tax Moves
Tax Moves to Make Before Year-End There are always moves you can make to reduce your taxable income. Some of these tax-saving moves, however, must be completed by December 31. Here are several to consider: Tax loss harvesting. If you own stock in a taxable account...
Year-End Tax Moves
Year-End Tax Moves There are always moves you can make to reduce your taxable income. Some of these tax-saving moves, however, must be completed by December 31. Here are several to consider: Tax loss harvesting. If you own stock in a taxable account that is not in a...
Ideas to Improve Your Personal Cash Flow
Ideas to Improve Your Personal Cash Flow One of the most common reasons businesses fail is due to lack of proper cash flow. The same is often true in many households. Here's how this concept of cash flow applies to you along with some ideas to improve it. Cash flow...
Customer Retention Metrics You Need to Know
Customer Retention Metrics You Need to Know Your business’s ability to retain customers is one of the most important components to sustained growth and profitability. Here are the three retention metrics useful for every business owner. Retention rate. Most customer...
Seasonal Jobs and Taxes: What You Need to Know
Seasonal Jobs and Taxes: What You Need to Know Summer work can be financially rewarding, but it can also come with tax consequences that are sometimes overlooked. Here are several ideas for managing your tax obligations that come with seasonal jobs. Keep it separate....
Keep Great Business Records with These Tips
Keep Great Business Records with These Tips Your bookkeeping system is the financial heart and lifeblood of your business. When set up and operating properly, your books help you make smart decisions and seamlessly turn your financial data into useful information....
Springboard Your Summer Job into Valuable Experience
Springboard Your Summer Job into Valuable Experience A summer job is more than just a way to earn extra cash — it’s an opportunity to build valuable skills, expand your network, and set yourself up for future success. Whether you’re working at a local café, interning...
The Unexpected Benefits of Doodling
The Unexpected Benefits of Doodling Ever catch yourself mid-call with the doctor or your internet provider, only to hang up and find your notepad full of squiggles, stars, and mystery objects? No, you weren't just zoning out...you were doodling! You may have dismissed...
Estate Planning: Tips for Every Family
Estate Planning: Tips for Every Family If juggling priorities were an Olympic sport, young parents would win the gold medal. Raising kids, advancing careers, paying off student loans, and saving for a home is a lot. All this makes estate planning feel like a tomorrow...