You May Not Get a Tax Refund Next Year
Tax reform made some sweeping changes to the tax brackets, withholding tables and deductions. You may need to prepare to NOT receive a refund! We explain in this week’s Tax Tip.
What is gross domestic product, and why is it important to investors?
If you listen to business news, you’ve surely come across GDP—gross domestic product. Learn why it is such an important economic measure in this week’s Financial Tip.
Business Owners: What You Should Know About Using Temporary Workers
Your temporary summer staff may be entitled to employee benefits if they work enough hours for your company. We explain in this week’s Business Tip.
Direct Your State Taxes to Rural Hospitals and Receive a Charitable Donation Deduction
In today’s Marietta Daily Journal, we explain how you can direct the money you’d pay in state income tax to fund rural hospitals in Georgia and get credit for a charitable donation on your federal returns. Read the Article This article is for demonstrative and academic purposes and is meant to provide valuable background information on…
Pick Your Plastic: Debit or Credit?
You have a choice: the fraud protection that comes with a credit card, or the money management inherent to a debit card. Pick your plastic! Learn more in our Question of the Week.
Mid-Year Planning: Tax Changes to Factor In
Tax reform made a bunch of changes that affect nearly every taxpayer. Learn some of the new rules you need to factor in to your mid-year tax planning in this week’s Tax Tip.
A Parent-Child Conversation About College Costs
Is your child around 17 years old? Time to have the talk….the talk about the Cost of College, and what it means to borrow money. We explain in this week’s Financial Tip.
In the News: The Need for Life Insurance is as Unique as Your Financial Plan
In today’s Marietta Daily Journal: Bil Lako, CFP®, explains while we prefer to see companies invest in more innovation, research and development, and new product offerings, that stock buyback programs are not a bad thing. Read the Article
Business Valuations: Forever is a Long Time!
When valuing a business, the calculations may assume the business will grow at a steady rate forever—and that’s a bold assumption! Read why in this week’s Business Tip.
Is Buying an Extended Warranty Worth It?
When you bought a computer from the big-box store, did the cashier try to sell you an extended warranty? Find out if it’s worth it in this week’s Question of the Week.