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Marketwatch – May 2018
The Markets - Again U.S. equities experienced a rough and volatile month in April. The S&P 500 index finished the month slightly positive, inching up 0.30% leaving it at a year-to-date loss of (1.28%). The major benchmarks were flat to modestly lower as investors...
Marketwatch – April 2018
The Markets - Again U.S. equities experienced a rough and volatile month in March. The S&P 500 index finished the month down 2.69% leaving it at a year-to-date loss of (1.22%) for the first quarter of the year. Washington - President Trump is the master of...
Are You Saving Enough?
Are you saving enough? With tax day approaching rapidly, folks tend to look for ways to reduce their tax burden. Perhaps the most important and easily accessible method to reduce taxes is to contribute to your retirement plan. We understand that for quite a few folks,...
Rockin’ to the Rhythm – Treating People Like Family
We want to focus on our core value of Treating People Like Family. Who doesn’t enjoy hearing their favorite song? It doesn’t matter if it’s country & western, top 40, rock & roll, or hip hop, we have some rhythm that speaks to our souls. Something about a song...
Real Estate Changes with TCJA
TCJA Update: 4 Changes to the Real Estate Industry Much has been written about the real estate changes with the new tax law (TCJA), and how they benefits the real estate industry - but what does it mean exactly? More importantly, is it something that will impact you...
Marketwatch – March 2018
The Markets - U.S. equities began the month of February on a very scary note. The market dipped more in one day than ever in history, then did it again the next day. However the S&P 500 index finished the month only down 2.82% leaving it at a year-to-date gain of...
TCJA business impact – Entertainment expenses
Do you incur entertainment expenses (through business or out of pocket)? The limitation of being able to deduct meals and entertainment expenses was introduced in the 1986 Tax Reform Act, and expanded in 1993 down to 50 percent. The recent tax reform takes the...
TCJA Business Impact – Pass-Throughs
The TCJA business impact: How will the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) impact your business? One of the most significant changes under tax reform is the tax treatment of businesses. While much of the focus in the press has been on the reduction in the corporate tax rate...
Get Your Taxes Organized This Season
The beginning of a new year is a time when many people set goals, establish resolutions and are filled with optimism about ways they are going to improve themselves over the next 12 months. While the majority of these usually relate to fitness, finances, learning a...
Marketwatch – February 2018
Market Response - Are we in a tantrum or a moment of terror? The market has reacted violently with volatility. The cause and effect can be seen clearly by the spike in 10 year bond yields. The market has reacted to fear of inflation with a vengeance. Although...