How to Exchange Money for Time
0
I’ve spent a lot of time lately thinking about what I want my life to look like going forward, and what I can do to restructure. I’m in the process […]
Personal Finance
Understanding the
Key Elements of Tax Evasion
0
The most common federal tax crime is tax evasion, which is specifically defined in 26 U.S.C. § 7201 as a failure to report taxes, reporting taxes inaccurately, or failing to […]
Avoid These 529 Plan Mistakes
When Saving for Your Kids
0
One of the investment accounts I’m glad I have is a 529 account set up with my son as the beneficiary, as this type of account represent an simple way to […]
Alternatives To Litigation
in Tax Dispute Resolution
0
Cases in Tax Court can sometimes be settled through a binding arbitration process or other alternative dispute resolution methods rather than tax court litigation. Under Tax Court Rule 124, parties to […]
A Refresher On Retirement
Plans for Solo Practitioners
0
According to the National Bar Association, nearly 50 percent of all private lawyers in the U.S. are solo practitioners. Being out on your own, either in a solo practice or […]
Did You Learn These Money Lessons From
Your Favorite Summer Blockbusters?
0
Popular culture has a far greater impact on our belief systems and personal philosophies than you might expect. An afternoon with a tub of popcorn and the latest summer blockbuster […]
The Importance of Portfolio Rebalancing
in Your Investment Strategy
0
Global diversification gives investors a valuable tool for managing risk and volatility in a portfolio. But smart diversification comes with an important caveat – it requires maintenance. In a given […]
Everything You Ever Wanted
To Know About Prenups
0
Spring is in the air!!! Allergies and engagements abound! For those romantics out there proposing in the beautiful Springtime, don’t forget to schedule your appointments for prenups ASAP. You could […]
Making Sense of Inherited IRAs
0
When dealing with the loss of a loved one, you’re often times tasked with managing their assets. One major asset is their IRA. An Inherited IRA is an individual retirement […]
How to Choose the Best
Frequent Flyer Rewards Card
0
Having moved from the Midwest to the Pacific Northwest, I’ve been exploring my options for earning frequent flyer miles to offset our trips back home during the year. Whether I’m […]
What Does it Mean Legally
When You Buy a CPO Vehicle?
0
What does it mean – legally – when you buy a Certified Pre Owned vehicle? A certified pre–owned car or CPO is a type of used car that has been inspected, refurbished, and certified by an […]
The Perils of Investing in the Moment
0
Living in the moment. In life, I think it is a good thing. But does the same hold true when it comes to investing? I think the evidence is rather […]
How Much Investment Risk Can You Tolerate?
0
Risk is a term we hear often in the investment world. But what does risk really mean and why is it such an important factor when developing an investment plan? […]
4 Strategies for Beating IRS Audits
0
When faced with an IRS audit, an effective strategy can be the key to obtaining a favorable outcome for the taxpayer. Early in the audit process, the taxpayer or his […]
How to Get the Best Deal
When Buying New Appliances
0
Two years ago, my husband and I had to purchase the trifecta; a new refrigerator, washer and dryer. Now, we are in the market for a new dishwasher, and I’m […]
How to Avoid Mistakes When Balancing Your Fixed Income
0
Fixed income, an investment that pays regular income in the form of interest, a coupon payment or preferred dividend, can play an important role in an investment portfolio. But its […]
Will Your Tax Return
Raise an Audit Red Flag?
0
Although the chances of being audited are relatively rare, certain items on a taxpayer’s tax return stand out as “red flags” to the IRS agents responsible for selecting returns to […]
Is A Purchase of A Manufacturer
Buyback Vehicle A Great Deal?
0
From time to time someone asks me what happens to all those lemons the manufacturers buy back from my clients. Or, sometimes, “Should I purchase a manufacturer buyback vehicle?” The […]
Will A Carfax Report
Prevent You From Buying a Lemon?
0
What happens to defective automobiles – “Lemons” – that get bought back under the lemon law? Most of them get sold right back into the stream of commerce as used […]
10 Unusual But Legitimate Tax Deductions
0
Unusual But Legitimate Tax Deductions As a small business owner, there are many deductions that you may be surprised to know even exist. Although small business owners tend to typically […]
Calculating the Real Cost
of Upgrading Your Smart Phone
0
We’re witnessing all out war between major cell phone carriers. They’re in a constant battle to outdo each other with better coverage, faster speeds, cheaper rates, and even offering incentives […]
How to Recognize the Signs of Identity Theft
0
Identity theft is a serious crime and of increased concern in recent years. Somewhat more concerning is that one million children feel victim to identity theft last year, which emphasizes […]
Clone Wars: When A Dealer
Sells You A Stolen Car
0
When A Dealer Sells You A Stolen Car My client bought a late model used car from a dealer in Metro Detroit. A few days later, the police showed up […]
Can You be Prosecuted for
Perjury in Your Tax Returns?
0
Yes, the Internal Revenue Code has its very own perjury and false statements statute. This crime is separate from the tax evasion statute, and different elements must be present for […]
3 Ideas for Turning Cheap Traditions
into Lifetime Memories
0
When I look back on my childhood, some of the memories I cherish the most are the times my parents made an extra effort to make certain experiences special. It’s […]
Host a Fantastic Thanksgiving Dinner
Without Busting Your Budget
0
Are you thinking of hosting Thanksgiving this year? Wouldn’t it be awesome if you could throw a dinner party without busting your budget? Well, good news! You don’t need to […]
Student Loans Last A Lifetime
0
More proof that if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is: Contrary to what you may read in the mainstream media, there are not “a lot” of […]
The One Fatal Sentence In Any
Large Consumer Purchase Transaction
0
Are you about to buy a new car, truck, RV or boat? If you see one particular sentence in any of the documents they put in front of you, drop […]
The One Thing You Should
Know When You Buy a Car
0
The One Thing You Should Know When You Buy a Car I am an attorney specializing in “Lemon Law” and have personally spoken to thousands of people about automobile purchases, […]
Getting on Track Financially
After Being Derailed by a Divorce
0
Getting on Track Financially After Being Derailed by a Divorce Nothing says financial loss quite like a divorce but if you are smart before and after the divorce, you will […]
5 Surefire Ways to Stop Thinking
Your Paycheck is Never Enough
0
5 Surefire Ways to Stop Thinking Your Paycheck is Never Enough Speaking with high earners about the paycheck not being enough always turns into an satisfying chat. Even though the […]
You’ve Heard of Job Security,
But What About Income Security?
0
Job Security. Despite recent improvements in the employment situation, this remains an issue of concern for many Americans. According to a recent COUNTRY Financial Security Index survey, 68 percent of […]
How Securities Crowdfunding
Could Change the Way You Invest
0
As technology advances, more people have access to investment opportunities than ever before. Just about anyone with $25 and an internet connection can open a brokerage account and start trading […]