An unexpected tax bill can ruin anyone's day. To help you avoid this unpleasant surprise, here are some simple steps that many people can take to reduce their taxes. In many cases,...
Treasury bonds are known to be safe and harmless investments. It is a debt security that the United States Treasury issues. The bonds issued to investors are used to foot the country's...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 01/21/2022
In simple terms, a Roth IRA conversion permits converting your money to a Roth IRA from a traditional or a pre-tax retirement account. If used properly, they can be a financial planning...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 01/21/2022
A 401(k) work plan helps you save a considerable amount each year in retirement, but there are annual limits for your contributions and those of your employer. Whether you choose a...
We totally get it. People with thousands and millions of dollars sometimes like to hide their money abroad.Of course, the government disapproves of tax evasion. After the financial...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 12/27/2021
The year end approaches, making it a terrific time to start preparing for taxes. It is never too early, as getting an early start can save you from mistakes and tax fines. While...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 12/10/2021
Many people assume that stocks are riskier compared to bonds. Should this be true, you will have mutual funds in a bond-oriented portfolio, which will be less risky than a stock-oriented...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 11/30/2021
On filing your taxes, your tax records still need to be with you for nothing less than three years after filing. It is also possible to keep them for two years, going by the date...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 11/21/2021
Cash balance plans are defined benefit retirement savings plans that allow business owners to make large deductible contributions each year and build up deferred retirement savings....
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 11/04/2021