Understanding Home Office Tax Expenses
America is a country built on small businesses. While the big companies are the faces of the media, the real guts of our economy are the little guys pursuing the "American Dream” using the “extra [...]
Managing Your Business’s Bottom Line
Managing Your Business's Bottom Line If you don't keep track of how much money you're making, you have no idea whether your business is successful or not. You can't tell how well your marketing is [...]
Building a Financial Cushion for Your Business
Building a Financial Cushion Building a financial cushion for your business is never easy. Experts say that businesses should have anywhere from six to nine months’ worth of income safely stored away in the bank. [...]
Deducting Meals & Entertainment Expenses
Hello Mary, I often have meetings with clients over lunch or dinner. Can I deduct these meals? If so what are guidelines? -A. Jordon Yes, you can deduct business meals when entertaining a client. [...]
Ten Way To Avoid Identity Theft
According to the Federal Trade Commission; thousands of people lose money to telephone scams — from a few dollars to their life savings. Scammers will say anything to cheat people out of money. Some seem [...]
Preparing For Retirement
Personal Finance Series: Preparing For Retirement As I think about my own retirement, I have been paying close attention to friends and family who have already retired or are thinking seriously about their options. Some, [...]