America’s housing crisis has reached a breaking point. With median home prices soaring past $400,000, the National Association of Home Builders reports that 60 percent of U.S. households can’t even afford a $300,000 home. The math has become impossible for … Continue reading
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The Hidden Tax Trap Keeping America’s Housing Market Frozen
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Understanding The Q Ratio
When it comes to evaluating a business, there are many ways to perform a valuation. One way to do so is to use the Q Ratio. Known as Tobin’s Q Ratio or simply the Q Ratio, this method looks at … Continue reading
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New Rules for Inherited Traditional IRA Distributions
The rules for IRAs inherited after 2020 changed when Congress passed the Secure Act in 2019. The new rules eliminated the opportunity for non-spousal beneficiaries to “stretch” inherited IRA earnings over their own lifetime. Up until this year, required minimum … Continue reading
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Get a Jump on Holiday Shopping: Key November Dates
For some of us, last-minute holiday shopping is just what we do. That said, it’s probably never fun, and two things invariably seem to happen: The gifts you want aren’t available, and you end up paying too much. That’s why … Continue reading
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Why Authorization Sprawl Is the Next Big Security Blind Spot and How to Fix It
Despite major investments in cybersecurity, organizations continue to face breaches. Most security mechanisms implemented guard against threats such as password theft. However, there is a growing concern with the unchecked expansion of user access, permissions, and tokens across apps, clouds, … Continue reading
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Controversial Defense Funding Bill, Shoring Up ESOP Plans, and Leave Benefits for Public Health Personnel
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (S 2296) – Introduced by Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) on July 15, the Senate passed this legislation on Oct. 9. The bill is a carve-out of the 2026 budget bill intended to … Continue reading
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Financing Via Off-Balance Sheet Options
When it comes to business needs, securing financing is a top priority, particularly when starting out or for ongoing needs such as making payroll or paying for inventory. This financing could include a loan or securing an ongoing credit line, … Continue reading
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Financial Planning for December 2011 – healthcare costs
Health insurance premiums are rising: What can you do to protect yourself? As healthcare costs in the United States continue to climb, premiums are on the rise. Adding to the pain, coverage is being reeled in, co-pays are … Continue reading
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Tip of the Month for March, 2011 – Tax Deductions
Tip: Leverage All Your Tax Deductions and Credits This is the time of year when you gather your business records, personal receipts and notes before discussing what you might owe Uncle Sam with your professional tax consultant. It … Continue reading
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What’s New in Technology for January, 2011 – Mobile Trumps DeskTOP
Technology: TOP Strategic Technologies for 2011 Information technology continues to evolve and change at a breakneck pace, making strategic planning and purchasing decisions difficult for businesses large and small. Here’s a review of some of the major trends … Continue reading
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