Consider Donating Appreciated Stock & Mutual Funds

One way to reduce your tax bill this year is to donate appreciated stock to a charity of your choice versus writing a check. This part of the tax code provides a tax benefit to you in two ways:
Contractors: Secure Your Job Site to Reduce Theft

Theft losses among contractors have reached almost a billion dollars annually. Try the following to stem losses on your sites:
Be Smart on the Road and Save Money

Most Americans are doing what they can to cut their budget and save money. One of the biggest costs is gas for vehicles.
Having a New Baby? These Tax Tips are Essential

There are big moments in everyone’s life. A new birth is one of them. The irony is that most life events also have tax consequences attached to them.
The Lost Art of Tracking Home Improvements

Tracking Home Improvements – Your best defense to a potentially expensive tax surprise in your future is proper record retention.
Who Needs a Business Valuation?

Do you know what your business is worth? If you’re like many business owners, the answer to this question is probably “no.”
Five Great Banking Tips

There are aggravating practices at many banks that drive us crazy or cost us money. Here are five tips to get more out of your bank and pay less.
Tax-Free Rental Income

There are a few income-producing events that the IRS has said are not taxable. One of them is renting out your home or vacation property.
<strong>Give Your Business an Internal Control Checkup</strong>

Having an audit or review of your financial statements once a year will not necessarily detect fraud. Review your internal control procedures
The Nine Basic Rules of Investing

In deciding what investments are suitable for you, you must first understand the nine basic rules of investing.