🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readWhen it comes to the risk of default, Moody’s found that during COVID-19, American businesses had a 7.8 percent chance of defaulting. This is compared to a low of 4 percent in 2021, but lower than the current 9.2 percent risk of default, according to a March 2025 report by the … Continue reading “Cash Flow Available for Debt Service (CFADS)”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min read For many high-income earners and those approaching retirement, a Roth IRA conversion represents a strategic financial move that can significantly impact long-term wealth preservation. This approach allows you to restructure your retirement savings in a way that could potentially reduce your overall tax burden while creating more flexibility in your … Continue reading “Strategic Roth IRA Conversions: Maximizing Retirement Income While Minimizing Taxes”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readOf all the things you teach your kids when they’re young, saving money just might be one of the most important. Teaching them to delay gratification could help them avoid unnecessary spending and help them learn to value controlling their money. Here are some tips you can use to educate them … Continue reading “7 Ways to Teach Your Kids to Save”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readMunicipal bonds (also known as munis) are issued by a state or local government. Interest income is typically paid out twice a year and is not subject to federal taxes. When an investor purchases a bond issued from his own state, the income is generally not subject to state income taxes. … Continue reading “Reasons to Consider Out-of-State Municipal Bonds”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readWhen it comes to analyzing a company’s financials, there are many avenues we can take. One way is through multiples; calculating the EV/2P multiple is the focus of this analysis. This ratio looks at a business’ enterprise value against its proven and probable 2P reserves. While ratios or multiples are used … Continue reading “Valuation Ratio Calculating the EV / 2P”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min read The Basics of Tax Reporting in Legal Settlements When you collect a settlement for a lawsuit, you’ll likely also receive a Form 1099 from the IRS. This form serves as a reminder to pay taxes on your settlement; copies are sent to both you and the IRS. These forms match … Continue reading “Understanding IRS Forms 1099 for Lawsuit Settlements”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readThe Trump Administration announced it will no longer apply the beneficial ownership information (BOI) requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) to domestic companies. This declaration came first via social media, marking a significant shift in policy. Under this new directive, U.S. businesses are exempt from the BOI reporting requirements of … Continue reading “Treasury Declares New Beneficial Ownership Reporting Law Will Apply Only to Foreign Companies”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readCompetition in business today has become fierce. Each organization is constantly looking for innovative ways to form strong relationships with its customers. Loyalty programs have been used for a long time to build a devoted customer base. As technology advances, new technologies like Web3 are emerging, offering more opportunities to revolutionize … Continue reading “Building Deeper Customer Connections: Leveraging Web3 for Loyalty, Community, and Engagement”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readFull-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (HR 1968) – In the nick of time before the midnight deadline that would have otherwise shut down the Federal government, Congress passed a budget bill to fund the rest of the fiscal year that ends Sept. 30. This bill increases funding for the … Continue reading “Preventing a Government Shut Down, Rolling Back Regulations and Clarifying Cryptocurrency Protocols”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readDepreciation can help a business realize tax benefits, maintain compliance with financial reporting requirements, and project asset replacement. The half-year convention for depreciation is an important practice to understand. For fixed assets, depreciation is recognized and recorded on a 50 percent basis for the initial and concluding years over its schedule. … Continue reading “Dissecting the Half-Year Convention for Depreciation”
