🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readAccording to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, collection agencies saw $16.28 billion in revenue in 2019. While revenues have declined somewhat in recent years, unpaid invoices are still big business. Accounts receivable aging reports can help companies identify and mitigate unpaid invoices and potentially lower a business’ need to […]

🖨 Print⏱ 4 min read Required minimum distributions (RMDs) from traditional IRAs and 401(k)s often become a significant tax burden during retirement. As the percentage of your IRA that must be distributed increases each year, many retirees face higher adjusted gross income and increased exposure to stealth taxes. However, with strategic planning, you can transform […]

🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readIf you’ve ever longed for a remote job but weren’t sure how to make it happen, then take note. Not only are all these jobs work from home (WFH), but they also provide training. Some even provide the equipment and steady hours right from the start. Whether you’re between jobs or […]

🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readWhen it comes to businesses and asset depreciation, there are many types available, such as straight-line, units of production, double declining balance, and sum of years digits. While these aren’t the only ones, they are available via the IRS code and help businesses reduce their taxable income. However, under certain circumstances, […]

🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readReceiving restricted stock units (RSUs) may seem straightforward, but the tax and financial planning complexities can catch many employees off guard. Understanding these key strategies might help you avoid costly mistakes and optimize your financial outcomes. 1. Manage Tax Withholding at Vesting The most common pitfall with RSUs is inadequate tax […]

🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readRight smack dab in the middle of summer might seem like the worst time to think about your taxes, but it’s actually the perfect time. Here’s what taking a pause in July allows you to do. Get Organized Do you have all your receipts? Are your records up to date? Did […]

🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readLiquidity looks at how well a company can handle paying wages, inventory, and lending repayments via measuring its cash or quasi-cash levels. Put another way, it looks at the health of a company’s cash flow to satisfy short-term financial obligations. It’s important to be mindful of different sectors and what’s normal […]

🖨 Print⏱ 4 min read Running a small business often means working with a mix of people: some full-time staff, part-time helpers, seasonal workers or project-based contractors. While this flexibility helps manage costs and workload, it creates a crucial decision point that many business owners underestimate: properly classifying each worker. The stakes couldn’t be higher. […]

🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readAccording to a Bankrate Financial Infidelity Survey, 28 percent of couples said they considered financial cheating as bad as physical cheating. Furthermore, money is one of the top reasons for divorce, says Rahkim Sabree, counselor and financial therapist with the Financial Therapy Association. With these facts in mind, it makes good […]

🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readThe goodwill to assets ratio measures how much of a company’s total assets come from goodwill – an intangible asset like brand value or customer loyalty – and it plays a role in assessing the company’s overall value. It provides a ratio or percentage of the amount of intangible versus tangible […]