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I adored my mom.  She was blind in one eye–was the soprano soloist in our church and community choir–a terrific mom and cheerleader–and died of a horrible disease I had …
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Last year, U.S. stocks marched steadily higher with only minor pullbacks along the way.  When the year ended, the largest “peak to trough” decline (from the highest level to the …
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According to a May 25, 2016 Washington Post article, 46% of Americans said they did not have enough cash to cover a $400 emergency expense.  Instead, they would have to …
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Much has been made of the new 20% tax deduction for S corporations and LLCs in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.  The 21% tax rate given to …
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A client we’ll call “Joe,” owns several family-style restaurants in Southern California. Joe was recently contacted by a friendly competitor. The competitor was ready to retire and wanted to quickly exit the …
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Torn apart by a bloody and bitter civil war, the country of Liberia in West Africa is recovering slowly and painfully.  Formed by freed U.S. slaves and just now emerging …
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This time … it wasn’t the energy stocks as much as … wait for it … bank stocks are having their wheels fall off the cart. Huh? More in a …
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Once there was a king of a fair and far away land. The people of the kingdom were happy and industrious. The king had established his realm through hard work, …
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How Can I Eliminate Capital Gains Taxes on the Sale of My Business? Well, capital gains taxes are … wait for it … voluntary. Federal estate taxes are … voluntary …
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