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Maybe you don't owe it, maybe it is in the unopened mail pile

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The “Psychology” of Taxes

Photo by Yeshi Kangrang on Unsplash Growing up in Michigan, the annual camping trip to “The Lake” is a rite of passage. There are other things that were annual traditions while on this camping trip in our family; things like leaving at least ½ of the tent poles at home, setting up and/or taking down camp in the … Continue reading The “Psychology” of Taxes →

Executive What?

Now that Congress is out of session for their summer vacation, the President left some notes for his Cabinet before he, too, left the White House. Leaving all politics aside, let’s dive in to the notes that were passed after class. Click on the title to read each item directly on the White House website: … Continue reading Executive What? →

Is The Third Time The Charm?

Things in Congress have been relatively quiet of late, thank goodness. After the flurry of activity in March and April, May was a nice reprieve. However, May also brought with it an entire new set of questions to be answered. We received the Payroll Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application from the Small Business Association and … Continue reading Is The Third Time The Charm? →

Planning; It Is About Taming Chaos

I think it is safe to say that most of us are living in a state of uncertainty. Confusion abounds and we are starting to get a bit stir crazy. Our frustrations from not being able to do the activities that we enjoy or having a night on the town or even knowing when or … Continue reading Planning; It Is About Taming Chaos →

Let’s Talk Forgiveness

The Payroll Protection Program money is finally flowing into the small businesses who need it, but with the money comes an impending sense of dread and confusion. What expenses can be forgiven? What if I don’t spend all the money? What if the forgiveness calculation doesn’t equal the total loan? What about the employees who … Continue reading Let’s Talk Forgiveness →

Got Stimulus Questions? Here Are Some FAQs

This FAQ blog post brought to you by Aubree Hoard.

Overwhelming Chaos

Slow Down! Avoid ending up in a worse financial situation when this is all over.

A Brand New Reality, Part 1

Here we are, day 91 of 2020, in a reality that seems stranger than fiction; not only are we being asked to stay away from people, “Tiger King” is trending on Netflix, and our kids’ dream of school being closed has come true. In this bizarre new reality, the constant uncertainty and rapidly evolving economic … Continue reading A Brand New Reality, Part 1 →

A Brand New Reality, Part 2

A Brand New Reality, Part 3