Enhancing Homebuyer Protections, Wildfire Risks, 911 Response and Domestic Manufacturing
Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act (HR 2808) – Introduced by Rep. John Rose (R-TN) on April 10, the House passed this bill on June 23, and the…
Year: 2025
How to Save Money with the Half Rule
What if you could lower your grocery bill without giving up the things you love, fight inflation and have some money left at the end of the month? Sound too good to be…
Ideas for Small Business Succession Planning
It can be hard to build up your own business, but it can be harder to sell it for what it’s worth. In fact, only around three in 10 family-owned businesses survive for the next generation. Whether family…
Understanding Contribution Margin After Marketing
Contribution margin after marketing (CMAM) measures how much money is generated per unit retailed after factoring in a company’s variable costs, along with marketing costs.
Initial Look at the New Tax Form Schedule 1-A: Four Key Deductions for 2025
The IRS has released draft Schedule 1-A, introducing four new temporary deductions within the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. If you are wondering what the new form looks like and how the calculations work, read on as we explore each…
Canceling Government Funding and Expanding Protections for Veterans
Rescissions Act of 2025 (HR 4) – A rescission bill cancels funding previously approved by Congress upon request by the president. Congress has 45 continuous legislative days to enact or reject…
5 Myths About Life Insurance
Life insurance is something most of us don’t want to talk about. But the truth is, no one gets out of life alive. So, it might make sense to face it now so that when you really need it, it’s there. Before you start l…
Cashless Charitable Contributions
Not everyone can make large charitable contributions. But there are ways to be charitable without spending your discretionary income while at the same time lowering your tax bill. Even those who can make large…
How to Evaluate Accounts Receivables
According to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, collection agencies saw $16.28 billion in revenue in 2019. While revenues have declined somewhat in recent years, unpaid invoices are still big business. Accounts…
How to Reduce the Burden of IRA Required Minimum Distributions
Required minimum distributions (RMDs) from traditional IRAs and 401(k)s often become a significant tax burden during retirement. As the percentage of your IRA that…