Surely you’re familiar with the saying, “the grass is always greener on the other side.” When I started my career as a financial planner at a large firm, I quickly became disenchanted with all the bureaucracy; what seemed “greener” to me was setting up my own shop—so I didn’t have to deal with a boss, […]
Read ArticleEric’s Story: Can You Relate?
Operating as a sole proprietor works well in many industries, but it may not be ideal for financial planners. Lacking the support of a team, most advisors who are solopreneurs hit the wall at some point and must decide between two options if they wish to get to the next level: building up their own […]
Read ArticleDo You Really Have Equity in Your Business?
Anyone who owns a home is familiar with the benefits of amassing as much equity as possible; you want to have a large gap between what you owe and what your home is worth when it’s time to sell—so you can pocket the proceeds. The same concept is applicable when it comes to your business. […]
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For the successful solo business person with no employees, but maybe a spouse, choosing the best option for retirement savings is important. You want to be able to set aside the greatest amount with the options that are important to you. People in this category are often consultants or solo professional practitioners of some sort. […]
Read ArticleBrokers vs. Fiduciaries
This is from a competitor but we just love this video and how it explains what we do. We’re dietitians.
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About 15 states and the District of Columbia impose an inheritance or estate tax. The tax rates range from a few percent to 19 percent in Washington State. As the typical state exemption rate is much lower than the current federal exemption (it’s only $1 million in New York and Maryland), the middle class is […]
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Home is Where the Heart Is – and Your Tax Bill
It’s common today for people to cross state lines to go to work, to temporarily relocate to another state for work or medical treatment, or to have a second or even a third home. Unfortunately, what’s not uncommon is for all of these states to simultaneously lay claim to your income tax dollars. Residency and […]
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Christopher Van Slyke is quoted in MainStreet this week: “Best Investments for Retirement”
Read ArticleLGBT Planning Isn’t Only About the Couple
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which was a federal law that sought to exclude same-sex couples from the definition of spouse. But last year, the United States Supreme Court in U.S. v. Windsor, struck the exclusion, holding it to be unconstitutional. But I’m Not Gay Many people may […]
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