Why Should We Continue to Invest Globally?

As US equities have outperformed non-US stocks over the last several years, some investors may question the role that global diversification plays in their portfolios.  It is very easy to get caught up in the market swings during this unprecedented time, along with the outperformance of the largest U.S. companies. For the five-year period ending […]

Retirement Provisions of CARES Act

The CARES Act is 335 pages and has created a lot of opportunity for proactive tax planning, along with a lot of acronyms – CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act), PPP, PUA, FPUC, EIDL, PPPHCEA & PEUC (Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation) or Payments extend until Christmas. A few of the CARES Act law changes […]

Payroll Protection Program (PPP) Update

It is expected today that the President will sign bipartisan legislation to update the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Payroll Protection Program (PPP) to make several changes to the rules governing the forgivable loan program designed to help small businesses keep employees on payroll. This is great news for businesses that received the PPP loan […]

College – Fall 2020 Decisions – Decisions!

Begin your College Education in Fall of 2020 at the school you originally planned? Enroll at your local Community College for the first year or two, then transfer to another university or college where you can earn your diploma from? Take a “GAP YEAR”? With all of the UNKNOWNS and UNCERTAINCIES, most Universities and Colleges […]

Change Your Lens, Change Your Story

Change your lens…change your story. Like putting a wide lens on a camera, choosing a different perspective can not only broaden our current perception of events but influence our behavior to produce more positive and long-lasting outcomes. We often let not only the history of our lives but the fear of the unknown control how […]

Planning for Special Needs

Things to consider when planning for special needs As parents, we all want what is best for our children. For parents of children with special needs, the financial planning process can become extremely stressful and confusing. Many parents often take extended periods of time to create an action plan due to confusion, anxiety, and a […]

Where Do You Want to Go?

Right now, due to quarantine, we are stuck in our homes and it sometimes feels as though it will never end. But there will be life after quarantine is over, and there is no better time to prepare for it than now. If you could go anywhere or do anything, what would it be? What […]

IRS Scams and Stimulus Payments – Here’s What You Should Know

On Wednesday, April 15, 2020 80 million Americans received their Stimulus funds via direct deposit. As the COVID-19 Relief funds are arriving in the hands of Americans that need it most, scammers are working hard to make attempts to get their hands on this money.  As the IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig said, people need to […]

Stimulus Check Payment Summary

To relieve the financial pressure many Americans are experiencing, the federal government has started to issue $1,200 payments to certain Individual Taxpayers, and $2,400 to married couples.  These payments have been a centerpiece of the $2.2 trillion rescue package meant to provide a buffer against the coronavirus pandemic that has closed much of the U.S. […]

Why Should We Continue to Invest Globally?

As US equities have outperformed non-US stocks over the last several years, some investors may question the role that global diversification plays in their portfolios.  It is very easy to get caught up in the market swings during this unprecedented time, along with the outperformance of the largest U.S. companies. For the five-year period ending […]

Retirement Provisions of CARES Act

The CARES Act is 335 pages and has created a lot of opportunity for proactive tax planning, along with a lot of acronyms – CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act), PPP, PUA, FPUC, EIDL, PPPHCEA & PEUC (Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation) or Payments extend until Christmas. A few of the CARES Act law changes […]

Payroll Protection Program (PPP) Update

It is expected today that the President will sign bipartisan legislation to update the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Payroll Protection Program (PPP) to make several changes to the rules governing the forgivable loan program designed to help small businesses keep employees on payroll. This is great news for businesses that received the PPP loan […]

College – Fall 2020 Decisions – Decisions!

Begin your College Education in Fall of 2020 at the school you originally planned? Enroll at your local Community College for the first year or two, then transfer to another university or college where you can earn your diploma from? Take a “GAP YEAR”? With all of the UNKNOWNS and UNCERTAINCIES, most Universities and Colleges […]

Change Your Lens, Change Your Story

Change your lens…change your story. Like putting a wide lens on a camera, choosing a different perspective can not only broaden our current perception of events but influence our behavior to produce more positive and long-lasting outcomes. We often let not only the history of our lives but the fear of the unknown control how […]

Planning for Special Needs

Things to consider when planning for special needs As parents, we all want what is best for our children. For parents of children with special needs, the financial planning process can become extremely stressful and confusing. Many parents often take extended periods of time to create an action plan due to confusion, anxiety, and a […]

Where Do You Want to Go?

Right now, due to quarantine, we are stuck in our homes and it sometimes feels as though it will never end. But there will be life after quarantine is over, and there is no better time to prepare for it than now. If you could go anywhere or do anything, what would it be? What […]

IRS Scams and Stimulus Payments – Here’s What You Should Know

On Wednesday, April 15, 2020 80 million Americans received their Stimulus funds via direct deposit. As the COVID-19 Relief funds are arriving in the hands of Americans that need it most, scammers are working hard to make attempts to get their hands on this money.  As the IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig said, people need to […]

Stimulus Check Payment Summary

To relieve the financial pressure many Americans are experiencing, the federal government has started to issue $1,200 payments to certain Individual Taxpayers, and $2,400 to married couples.  These payments have been a centerpiece of the $2.2 trillion rescue package meant to provide a buffer against the coronavirus pandemic that has closed much of the U.S. […]

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