As the economy reopens, consumers and businesses are again experiencing a wide array of shortages and trouble hiring workers, as well as, acquiring sufficient supplies of raw materials and key components needed for manufacturing.
Corporations sell bonds to finance operating cash flow and capital investment. Corporate bonds usually offer higher interest rates—and are subject to more risk—than U.S. Treasury securities with comparable maturities. Investors who rely on corporate bonds for retirement income, or to help temper the effects of stock market volatility, should consider the degree of risk they are willing to accept in their bond portfolios.
The American Rescue Plan Act included several tax benefits that will impact families with children and lower-income taxpayers during 2021, including increased childcare benefits, an increased child tax credit, as well as advanced monthly payments for some.
As a business owner, you need to manage the cost of your insurance by striking a balance between self-insurance and transferring the risk to an insurance company. We explore your options.
You’ve moved on to greener pastures, but what should you do about the money in your old employer’s retirement plan? We weight the pros and cons of a IRA rollover.
Children love getting gifts, but if you’re planning on gifting a ton of cash, there are some tax issues to consider.
We’re approaching mid-year, which is a great time to check in on the health of your small business. Plus, lots of newsworthy events have happened that may affect you.
Did you pay taxes on your unemployment benefits you received during the pandemic? Normally, unemployment insurance benefits are fully taxable for federal purposes. As part of the American Rescue Plan Act, Congress decided that each individual who received unemployment benefits could exclude the first $10,200 of those benefits from taxation if their modified AGI was less than $150,000. The IRS will be adjusting your tax return.
The more your business and personal outlays become entwined, the harder it is to manage your company’s cash flow, payroll, and taxes. We explore three key reasons to draw a clear line between your business and personal finances.
Whether you’re considering changing jobs or just landing your first one, when you receive a job offer, should you take it? You can find the job that’s right for you by following a few sensible steps.
