“Real estate is an imperishable asset, ever increasing in value. It is the most solid security that human ingenuity has devised.” ~ Russell Sage According to a recent survey conducted by the Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate, focusing its members that hold real estate worth in excess of $2 trillion globally, U.S. remains one of […]
“Growing old is not an option. We don’t have a choice. But we do have choices that will greatly affect our quality of life for the rest of our life.” —Henry K. Hebeler Small businesses are the largest private sector job creators in our country, creating at least two out of every three jobs in […]
Real estate investing is awesome. Buying a tangible asset that you can drive by, walk through, modify, and be proud of is quite satisfying. Of course, the major downside is that real estate investing requires capital. If you don’t have capital available, you will be forced to save after-tax dollars in hopes of one day […]
The IRS Form 5500-EZ filing due date is July 31 for most plans (without extension). Accordingly, at this time of year, we see increased activity relative to Form 5500-EZ preparation and filing. Close review of the Form 5500-EZ is advised to ensure it is properly prepared and does not unnecessarily raise red flags to the […]
When you hit your 30s, you may start thinking about your major life goals, both personal and financial. Although you may be able to defer some of your personal life decisions, such as career changes, starting a family or moving to a new place, some major financial decisions should not wait any longer. Many financial […]
Gold has been in demand for many years. It has been associated with affluence and is usually represented as ostentatious jewelry. And unlike other precious metals, gold remains assessed at a high value. A regular Apple Smart Watch will cost you $349 to $399. But an 18 karat gold edition Apple Smart Watch will set […]
One of the most essential jobs for a small-business owner is ensuring that enough money is coming in — at the right time. Managing cash flow well means that you have money to pay bills during slow times. Managing it poorly could mean the end of your business, no matter your revenue. We asked Dmitriy […]
“Death and taxes and childbirth. There’s never any convenient time for any of them.” ~ Margaret Mitchell, Author of Gone With the Wind If you’re a tax-paying citizen, this quote is likely to make perfect sense to you. Nobody loves taxes, at least at a deep intrinsic level, irrespective of it being a responsibility we […]
How do you picture your retirement? In our mind’s eye, most of us probably imagine getting rid of all of our debt and being able to cover our daily expenses with passive income. A vast majority of Americans are struggling to achieve that goal, however. According to a report from the National Institute on Retirement […]
The Solo 401k plan is created to give small business owners a low-cost and flexible way to set up a retirement saving with tax benefits. To qualify for the plan, small business owners only need to have self employed business activity without any full-time employee except for the owner and their spouse. Since the Solo […]