It’s no secret that having a Will is important but creating one doesn’t exactly rank high on the list of things to do on a Saturday night. Regardless of your thoughts about drafting a Will, if you’re unable to advocate for yourself, it can give power to someone you trust to speak on your behalf and it will make things much easier for your family and friends to manage your assets after you are gone.
Continue reading “Your Will: Understanding the Different Types of Bequests”The world of health insurance can be VERY confusing, especially if you are given the option of choosing between different plans. If you have the option of choosing between an HSA and FSA – both are tax-advantaged accounts – it’s important to understand the difference between the two.
What are HSAs and FSAs? Both are tools that can help you save for health care costs and also take advantage of tax benefits.
Continue reading “HSA vs. FSA: What’s the Difference?”If your teenagers are like many, they probably think they already know the ins and outs of just about everything including money and credit. They are yearning for their first debit and/or credit card, thinking about buying their first car and also looking at college and the dollars associated with a 4-year degree.
Continue reading “Teaching Your Teens about Credit”Social media is one of the best tools out there for digital marketing and growing your business. From free to paid options, it’s the perfect way to increase visibility, gain a loyal fan base, increase awareness, and share information.
Continue reading “How to Choose the Right Social Media Platform for Your Small Business”With more people spending time at home this past year, many families have decided to tackle some long overdue home projects and renovations. But how do you know what projects to tackle that will give you the most return on your investment or increase your home’s property value the most? Therein lies the biggest debate with your budget!
Continue reading “Most Profitable Home Remodeling Projects to Tackle in 2021”This past year has taken its toll on a lot of people and businesses. One industry that’s suffered a lot is the restaurant industry. With hundreds of restaurant businesses closing their doors, it’s important to help support your favorite local eateries so that they can continue to serve their delicious meals and treats to the community.
Continue reading “How to Support Local Restaurants without Blowing Your Budget”Today’s housing market is tough – many potential sellers are feeling uncertain about listing, while buyers are motivated to look for new homes. With limited inventory and a surplus of buyers, it can often lead to a multiple bidding situation.
Continue reading “Tips to Winning a Bidding War When Buying a Home”When you first launch your business, there is a lot riding on the entity type that you choose. How you structure your business affects your legal liability, tax obligations, the potential for growth, and compliance rules and regulations that you need to follow. To make it just a tad more complex, the business entity that you choose when you start your business, may not be the correct choice to continue with as the company changes and grows.
Continue reading “Is it Time to Rethink Your Business Entity?”Let’s be honest – there is A LOT of advice out there when it comes to creating and sticking to a budget. Perhaps you’ve followed some, tried budgeting, and it just didn’t work out. Budgeting is hard!
Budgeting is essential if you want to pay down debt, save money, and have an idea of where all your income is going each month. It’s a tool you need to achieve your money goals, and while getting in the budgeting habit can be hard, it can be a lot harder if you fall for these budgeting myths.
Continue reading “Budgeting MYTHS you should avoid!”If you are buying a new home, a home inspection is your first line of defense in making sure you are making a good investment and buying a solid home. Your home inspector is there on your behalf and they are a wealth of knowledge. In fact, there are questions you should be asking your inspector before, during, and after they conduct their tour of the home.
Continue reading “Questions to Ask a Home Inspector Before, During, and After the Inspection”
