Is Your Business Worthless Without You?
In this “Money Talks Minute,” Certified Exit Planning Advisor K.C. Smith, CFP®, asks small-business owners if their business would exist without them.
Recovery, Elections, and Ugly Economic News
Many investors have similar questions–should we sell now? How do I position my portfolio for a potential presidential administration change? Why is the market so good if the economic news is so bad? We tackle these questions and explain why they can all be answered with our Ten Year Rule.
Interest Rates on Federal Student Loans Decrease to Record Lows for 2020-2021
For the second year in a row, interest rates on federal student loans will decrease for the 2020-2021 academic year.
In the News: Don’t touch your face; don’t touch your 401(k)
In the Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, explains that the market has recovered a majority of what it lost, in March. Hopefully, you did not touch your 401(k) by cutting your contributions or moving your investments to cash equivalents during the trough.
Does Your Business Qualify for the Research Tax Credit?
The purpose of this credit is to reward businesses that pursue innovation by continually increasing investment in research activities.
Tapping Retirement Savings During a Financial Crisis
While the CARES Act made it easier to access money in retirement plans, understanding these new guidelines and other rules for loans and early withdrawals may help you determine if this is an appropriate option during a financial crisis.
Congress Liberalizes PPP Loan Forgiveness
Congress passed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (PPPFA) of 2020, which makes substantial changes to PPP Loans.
Pearl Harbor
World events like political uncertainty, war, and natural disasters are considered exogenous variables for the stock market. They are events that no investor can control or predict. They are disruptive, but they are also the norm.
Pandemic Investing: Don’t Touch Your Face; Don’t Touch Your 401(k)
In this week’s case study, the “Money Talks,” hosts take a look at how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected 401(k) savings and provide some tips for keeping your 401(k) on track.
ABCs of Finance: 4 Tips to Teach Kids About Money
Teach younger children some simple lessons today that will give them a solid foundation for making a lifetime of sound financial decisions.