9 Reasons You Should Consult With Your CPA Before Year-End

9 Reasons You Should Consult With Your CPA Before Year-End

Tax Planning 9 Reasons You Should Consult With Your CPA Before Year-End While the national focus has been on uncertainty around the new tax law, there are many individual tax-planning opportunities you should consider before year-end to ensure you are getting the best...
Tax Reform Guide – The Tax, Jobs & Cuts Act (TJCA) 2019

Tax Reform Guide – The Tax, Jobs & Cuts Act (TJCA) 2019

The 2018 Tax Reform bill, referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), is the most comprehensive tax reform bill to pass Congress in decades.  While understanding everything that changed with this bill is completely unnecessary, understanding what changes will...
OnPointe Risk Analyzer-Make Better, Smarter, Safer Choices and Financial Decision With Your Investments

OnPointe Risk Analyzer-Make Better, Smarter, Safer Choices and Financial Decision With Your Investments

OnPointe Risk Analyzer-Make Better, Smarter, Safer Choices and Financial Decision With Your Investments I’ve incorporated a new tool that I would like you to try called OnPointe Risk Analyzer.  The essence of the program is to evaluate your overall level of...
The Cash-Balance Retirement Plan, A Tax Buster and A Retirement Booster

The Cash-Balance Retirement Plan, A Tax Buster and A Retirement Booster

The Cash Balance Plan is a retirement plan designed to primarily benefit older and/or highly compensated business owners and highly valued employees.  Unlike a traditional 401k or IRA plans that limit one’s tax-deferred contributions to relatively small amounts,...
Are Your CD’s Really Safe?

Are Your CD’s Really Safe?

Certificates of deposit (CDs) are intended for the ultra-conservative investor. Why are they appealing to so many? They are touted as the “safe” investment option with essentially no risk as they are not tied to the stock market. However, how “safe” are they really...