🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readNow that we are heading into the backend of summer, it’s time for many states to host their annual sales tax holidays for returning to-school shopping. Numerous states with sales tax (remember, not all states have a sales tax) provide the reprieve to help families with the cost of annual school … Continue reading “2023 Sales Tax Holidays for Back-to-School Shopping”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readWhen a company decides to conduct a reverse stock split, also referred to as a stock consolidation, the number of shares available to investors is reduced. In a normal (forward) stock split, a company increases its number of outstanding shares without changing their market value. For example, one share of stock … Continue reading “The Ins and Outs of a Reverse Stock Split”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readIn light of our current economy, making sure your money works hard for you is one of the best things to do this year. Here are some ways you can navigate your financial situation, keep tabs on where you are, and adjust if you need to. Shop for a higher return … Continue reading “7 Best Money Moves for 2023”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readOne of the most devious and often underestimated dangers in cybersecurity comes from within an organization. These dangers originate from individuals within the organization who have access to sensitive data and systems, making them potentially dangerous adversaries capable of causing significant harm. Understanding, identifying, mitigating, and preventing these internal security risks … Continue reading “Insider Threats: Identifying, Mitigating and Preventing Internal Security Risks in Organizations”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readPrivate companies, both large and small, are feeling the tax pinch due to changes in the law. With rampant inflation, labor shortages, lingering supply chain issues, and increased borrowing costs due to rising interest rates, tax problems are the last thing struggling companies need to face. While tax rates themselves remain … Continue reading “Increased Tax Bills Hitting Private Companies Big and Small”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readThe Continuing Appropriations Act, enacted at the end of 2022, included several provisions that impact retirement plans going forward. Specifically, the legislation enacts SECURE 2.0, an updated version of the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019. The following provisions are financial planning considerations that affect individuals. Increases … Continue reading “New Personal Finance Provisions in the 2.0 Secure Act”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readThe thrill of summer travel is always invigorating, but the prices to get there can be a real bummer. But not to fear. We’re here with some smart tips that will help you navigate in this price jungle and have a wonderful, memory-filled getaway. Plan Way Ahead Even though you can … Continue reading “6 Ways to Travel on a Budget”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readOver the years, millions of individuals have been affected by data breaches, where their sensitive data is accessed by unauthorized cybercriminals or publicly exposed. A data breach can result in huge financial loss if stolen data is used to compromise consumer identity, which also can affect a credit score. Unfortunately, there … Continue reading “What Actions Can Data-Breach Victims Take?”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readFiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (HR 3746) – This Act represents a compromise reached by House Republicans and President Biden. Republicans negotiated concessions in exchange for voting to raise the debt ceiling to maintain the solvency of the federal government. These concessions included universal cuts to federal spending, the suspension of … Continue reading “Raising the Debt Ceiling, Protecting Air Travel and Repealing the Iraq AUMF”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readPurchase acquisition accounting is the commonly accepted method to document the acquisition of another business on the balance sheet of the acquiring company. The business’ assets that are being acquired are documented on the acquiring firm’s books at fair market value. The fair market value – defined as what assets would … Continue reading “Purchase Acquisition Accounting”