Penalizing Marriage
Before 2017, taxpayers had to live with something known as “the marriage penalty.” In a perfect world, when two people file a joint tax return, they should move into higher … Read More
Before 2017, taxpayers had to live with something known as “the marriage penalty.” In a perfect world, when two people file a joint tax return, they should move into higher … Read More
Congress is getting ready to revise the U.S. tax code once again, and you can bet that the final version won’t be subtracting any pages from a document that now … Read More
There is absolutely no question that, from a historical standpoint, yields on U.S. government bonds are terrible. 10-year Treasuries that were issued at 1.25% a year are now yielding 1.297%, … Read More
Retaining your company’s key employees is one of the most important steps toward your business’ success. Key employees can reduce your workload, noticeably improve company performance and operations, and act … Read More
Not surprising. Persistent low-interest rates have caused bond yields to remain low. It appears that institutional investors are buying single-family real estate for greater yield than what they can get … Read More
In talking about the way he handled his finances, comedian Steve Martin said, “I love money. I love everything about it. I bought some pretty good stuff. Got a $300 … Read More
When you die, how much money do you want to have to pay lawyers to wrangle the complications of your estate? How about the IRS—how much of your life’s work … Read More
Roy Sullivan was enjoying a quiet Saturday morning of trout fishing when the lightning bolt struck. It hit him on the top of his head and exited his lower body, … Read More
When you set your business up for future success, you can set yourself, your family, and your personal interests up for similar success. But a common problem owners overlook is … Read More
Preparing your business for a successful future often goes hand in hand with preparing your business for a successful sale. No matter whom you sell to—and even if you believe … Read More