🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readCOVID-19 impacted the economy dramatically and commercial real estate was no exception in terms of decreased values. Often, the real property could no longer service the debt used to finance it. This debt restructuring and resulting debt forgiveness can result in taxable income. Taxable Income and Debt Cancellation If you have … Continue reading “Tax Break for Commercial Real Estate Investors”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readYou love summer, don’t you? School’s out, and BBQs are on. But what you probably don’t love are those higher air conditioning bills. Here are some tried-and-true ways to help lower the cost of keeping cool. Change Air Filters Make sure you switch out your filters before those sizzling summer temps … Continue reading “Tips to Save on A/C This Summer”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readWith the S&P down nearly 20 percent and the Nasdaq index down nearly 4,000 points since the beginning of 2022, one could say the indices are in a bear market. While we can’t predict the future, economic indicators can offer some insight into the likelihood of the market’s future performance. There … Continue reading “Have the Markets Bottomed or is it a Bear Market Rally?”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readThanks to the Great Resignation trend over the past year, there is a high availability of jobs. Therefore, now is a good time for retirees who would like to go back to work to ease into the job market. However, if you’ve already begun drawing Social Security benefits, you should understand … Continue reading “How Social Security Benefits Are Affected by Earned Income”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readTo amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to establish waiver authority to address certain emergencies, disasters and supply chain disruptions, and for other purposes. (HR 7791) – In response to the recent nationwide shortage of infant formula, Congress passed a bill authorizing $28 million to fund emergency supplies and to … Continue reading “Rushing Baby Formula supplies, Helping Ukraine and Punishing Russia”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readThe Cash Conversion Cycle, also known as the Net Operating Cycle, answers the question, “How many days does it take a company to pay for and generate cash from the sales of its inventory?” However, before an analysis like this can take place, it’s important to consider the company’s primary line … Continue reading “How to Calculate the Cash Conversion Cycle”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readCybersecurity has become more important than ever, especially with the rise in cyberattacks. However, much focus is put on computers, laptops, servers, etc. Mobile phones and tablets seem to be overlooked when talking about cybersecurity. Today smartphones are integrated into the modern workforce as driven by work at home and remote … Continue reading “Why Businesses Should Be Worried About Mobile Security and How to Keep Safe”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readAt the very end of March, the House of Representatives passed a version of the bill known as Secure 2.0. The bill passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support in a 414-5 vote. The House version still needs to pass in the Senate, where there are differing ideas on exactly what … Continue reading “Secure 2.0 Retirement Bill”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readIf you think saving money is a waste of time, think again. It all comes down to having the right mindset and strategy – even if you don’t have a penny to spare. Here are some ground rules that have proven effective for many. All you have to do is be … Continue reading “How to Save When You’re Broke”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readThe Bureau of Labor Statistic’s Consumer Price Index rose by 8.5 percent year-over-year ending March 2022, leading most economists to agree that inflation is going to be with us for a while. With inflation seeming not to abate, at least in the near term, how will different types of investments react … Continue reading “How Will the Federal Reserve React to Increasing Inflation?”