September Recap and October Outlook The outcome of the Fed’s meeting in September was to hold rates at the current level. It has been described as a “hawkish pause,” and the Fed was clear in…
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Should You Max Out Your 401(k) Contributions?
Saving for retirement in a 401(k) is one of the most effective ways to build up a nest egg. But with the maximum contribution limit at a considerable $22,500 for those under 50 and $30,000…
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Helping Your Kids Without Risking Your Retirement
Helping your kids get a good start in life is a priority for many parents, and it often extends well past childhood and into adulthood. Alleviating some of the financial burden while they are getting…
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September Market Commentary – A Raft of Reassuring Data – or Not?
August Recap and September Outlook For most of the summer, increasingly positive data releases fed into the market’s upbeat view of the economy. This seemed to belie the consistent messaging from the Federal Reserve that…
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How to Create a Financial Plan For Your Business
Many, many business owners go to work each week with uncertainty about how things are going. They’re not sure how much cash is in the account, or when more will be coming or going. They’re…
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Self-Employed Tax Deduction Cheat Sheet
A common thread among business owners that we work with in our financial planning firm is that basically everyone wants to minimize taxation. While we should all pay our fair share, there’s no reason to…
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How to Use the Back Door Roth IRA in 2023
The appeal of a Roth IRA is easy to see: any money you put into the account now will grow tax free for the rest of your life. Not only that – unlike tax deferred…
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Weighing the Pros and Cons of Selling Your Business
The Pros and Cons of Selling Your Business Selling your business may feel like a daunting prospect, and doing so successfully takes substantial time and energy. But selling your business can also offer a host…
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