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Roth Conversions Gain Popularity
Everybody is talking about Roth Conversions (aka Backdoor Roth) right now. If you make too much money to contribute directly to a Roth IRA, you can consider a Roth Conversion, but it’s not right for everyone.
Geez, What Happened To My Grocery Bill?
Inflation, the stealthy economic phenomenon, has been silently reshaping our daily lives for years, and one of the most noticeable battlegrounds is our grocery bills. Since 2015, the steady creep of inflation has had a
How to Spend Money in Order to Save Money
I recently had a call with a client who is a small business owner. He started his business a few years ago from nothing. Through hard work, dedication and cultivating great relationships, he has built
Stop Procrastinating Your 401K Rollover – Use The Easy Button
As you know, the past few years have had unprecedented unemployment rates. We all know someone who lost a job during or after COVID started. If you were one of those unlucky people, I hope
Greed, Fear and Capturing the Transfer of Wealth in This Market
When a bear market gets long and drawn out, as this one has, it is normal for investors to consider getting out; stopping the losses. It’s normal and there are a lot of conversations between
How To Make Your Kids Millionaires and Pay Less Tax
Two birds, one stone : Make your kids millionaires AND reduce your tax burden, all with one decision. Small business owners have the ability to pay a salary to their minor children. The salary is
Retirement Is Scary But This Time Is Not Different
Has your Investment Manager told you that the best option right now is to “ride-it-out?” Mine has. Most of us have probably heard this recently, maybe in different words but still the same concept. Why
Life is Tradeoffs and Time is Money
The last year or two we have seen extraordinary jumps in real estate prices. A lot of people made good money selling their homes. We were also lucky enough to be able to take advantage
SMALL BUSINESSES – INVESTING TO CREATE A NEW REVENUE STREAM
In past articles, I’ve written about making your money work for you. Specifically, creating a new source of revenue that is working while you’re at work generating your primary source of revenue. There are so