Converting a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA takes some fortitude and faith in the future numbers because this change can accelerate your tax bill. The current market and tax rate cuts from President...

Winners and Losers of the Tax Bill

March 2019

In 2018 when President Trump and the Republican Congress rewrote the tax code, everyone knew there would be winners and losers. Exactly how this will play out is just starting to be seen – it closes loopholes while...

General Business News

How to Determine a Business' Health by its Net Profit Margin

April 2019

When it comes to figuring out a company's net profit margin, this calculation gives a business and its financial officers a much better picture of the company’s profitability...

How to Create Cash Flow Projections and Profit & Loss Statements

March 2019

When it comes to making cash flow projections, we’re all aware that it’s not an exact science. One of the main difficulties about accurately projecting cash flow has to do with timing. Examples...

Stock Market News

What is the Forecast for Job Creation in 2019?

April 2019

According to a March 12, 2019 publication of the Bureau of Labor Statistics' TED: The Economics Daily, the February employment report did not report show a lot of jobs for the U.S. economy. Based...

Understanding Targeted Longer-Term Refinancing Operations

March 2019

With speculation of a third round of Targeted Longer-Term Refinancing Operations (TLTROs), understanding how they've been implemented and how they’ve performed is essential...

Financial Planning

Elderly Caregiver Facts and Figures

April 2019

These days, people who live to age 65 can expect to live at least another 20 years. That means many are likely to require some form of assisted care giving. According to aging experts, the following guidelines...

8 Strategies To Reduce Market Exposure

March 2019

Over a 10-day period in December 2018, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) dropped by more than 350 points six different times. It then experienced its largest increase on record – a 1,000-point...

What's New in Technology

How 3D Printing Can Enhance Your Business

April 2019

There will likely always be a need for a traditional paper printer, but there’s also a growing case that 3D printers may one day become commonplace in the average small business office. Consider the way that...

New Electronic Business Tools For 2019

March 2019

The 2019 Consumer Electronics annual tech convention in Las Vegas showcased popular new options for business owners looking to boost employee productivity. Check out some of this year’s favorites...

Tip of the Month

3 Tax Woes and How to Survive Them

April 2019

The tax deadline is roughly two weeks away. But if you’re going to be late in filing, can’t pay all of what you owe or have the fear that you might be audited, don’t panic. We’ve got...

8 Good Things to do with Your Tax Refund

March 2019

Getting a tax refund is always a great feeling. But what should you do with it? While the first thing you might be tempted to do is spend it on a splurge for yourself, here are a few other things you might want...

Congress at Work

Blocking Emergency Funds, Protecting Land, Withdrawing Troops, Spying on Russia

April 2019

Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on Feb. 15 (H.J.Res. 46) – This resolution was an effort to block the national emergency declared by President Trump for the purpose of...

A Final Budget Bill, Military Support in the Middle East and Campaign Finance Reform

March 2019

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 (H.J.Res. 31) – This is the budget appropriations bill that was finally agreed upon in order to avoid a second government shutdown in February. The bill...

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