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Managing Risk During Volatile Times August 2014
By Chris Williams, Partner This month we decided to address risk from two very different perspectives. First a look at managing risk within a portfolio and second a look at a very real risk to how the stock market functions. There have been several factors that...
SACPA Society Funlympics
Our team was thrilled and honored to participate in the 2014 SACPA Society's 31st Annual Funlympics community service project at St. Peter-St. Joseph Chlidren's Home on July 19th. Thanks to St. PJs and the St. PJ kids for allowing us spend a day with them enjoying...
July 2014 Marketwatch
As we begin the second half of this year, let’s start with an overview of year-to-date performance patterns in the capital markets: The corporate bond market has returned around 2.6% The emerging-market bond market has returned 2.8% The high yield market has returned...
Where Do I Begin: Business Tips For Starting Your Own Business
When contemplating whether to start your own business it is easy to be overwhelmed by all of the decisions you are faced. This holds true whether you’re an attorney looking to start her own practice, a real estate professional who receives a 1099, or an entrepreneur...
Business Killers: Common Mistakes that Can Damage Your Business
As business owners, we’re focused on running our business. Every day brings new challenges, opportunities, and decisions. We can’t plan for everything, but there are some common mistakes that consistently cause businesses to fail. The key is to know what these...
Tax Sheltered Accounts: Which One Works Best for You?
Congress has periodically looked at the idea of simplifying tax-sheltered savings, but for now investors have a dizzying maze of tax-advantaged investment wrappers: multiple types of IRAs, company-retirement plans, and college-savings accounts, each with its own tax...
Lease Bonus Taxation
The exploration of the Eagle Ford shale has meant big bonuses and royalties to land owners in South Texas. While royalty income will vary with the production of the wells drilled, the lease bonus will be paid up front for the “right to look.” This payment is normally...