Everyone knows that investors don’t like uncertainty, but experience tells us that markets will eventually climb those walls of worry and emerge more prosperous on the other side. There has been a lot of talk about the stock market this year for obvious reasons. Much of it is coming from… Read More »
The coronavirus pandemic has taken its toll on our economy, but as bad as conditions might seem, savvy investors are seeing some good news. In fact, this is a unique circumstance that doesn’t happen very often, and some have been waiting years for a tax savings opportunity like this to… Read More »
Depression-era criminal Willie Sutton might have put it best when someone asked why he robbed banks. The infamous thief was quoted as saying, “That’s where the money is.” Well, banks still have money, but the fraudsters and scammers among us these days are going for easier pickings that are just… Read More »
They’re not particular. Generational lines don’t really matter to them. Baby boomers, Gen Xers, millennials. A target is a target. Just give them a name, a number and an address and they’ll go to work. These are the criminals who can rob you with a smile, a handshake and a… Read More »
Watch your mail, because this is the season when county assessors send property valuation notices to homeowners and commercial property owners across the state. Before you roll your eyes and turn the page, read on, because February is the time of year when normal, everyday people can save hundreds, thousands… Read More »
It’s hard to find good help these days. There is little doubt that’s true as thousands of companies across the nation struggle to find the right people amid a sizzling U.S. job market. With today’s unemployment rate at a 50-year low, finding the right people can be a major achievement,… Read More »
President Trump’s signing of the Secure Act just before Christmas marks the biggest change in retirement savings law in more than a decade. While several of the provisions may be worthy of celebration, there are others that are not necessarily good news. For example, the law makes it easier for… Read More »