How Will a Steepening Yield Curve Impact Markets?
Based on data from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, the spread between the 10-year and two-year constant maturity Treasury rates increased by 66 basis points – from 0.48 percent in July 2020…
New Rules and Ways to Use HSAs/FSAs
People who own a high-deductible health insurance plan may have the ability to open a health savings account (HSA). They can contribute pre-tax income to an HSA and invest the money for tax-free growth…
How Cloud Accounting Helps Small Businesses Gain Competitive Edge
In a continuously changing business environment, small businesses have a challenge to keep up. It’s especially expensive to keep pace with ever changing technology. Luckily, with affordable…
Economic Stimulus, Making the Post Office Solvent Again, Gun Control, Voting Rights and Restricting China’s Influence
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (HR 1319) – This $1.9 trillion relief bill provides stimulus money to address the continued impact of COVID-19. Provisions include issuing $1,400 checks to…
Tax-Free Student Loan Forgiveness is Part of the Latest Covid-19 Relief Bill
The recently passed American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021 includes a provision making nearly all student loan forgiveness tax-free, at least temporarily. Before the ARP, student loan forgiveness…
Non-Fungible Tokens and Their Special Taxation
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have exploded in use and popularity in recent months. NFTs have some special tax considerations to be aware of that can be different than fungible tokens, but before we get into that, let’s look at exactly what NFTs are.
How Companies Can Become More Nimble During the Product Lifecycle
The majority of U.S. industrial product company CFOs have shared concerns that COVID-19 would impact their businesses negatively. For companies that develop and manufacture products, understanding the product…
How Will the Projected Commodity Super-Cycle Impact Investors in 2021?
As the January 2021 World Bank Pink Sheet documented, prices increased month-over-month from November 2020 to December 2020. Highlights include the price of oil jumping by 15 percent. The cost of fertilizer jumped…
Roth Conversion in 2021?
In 2020, a year when all income brackets benefited from lower tax rates, the stock market took a nosedive at the beginning of the pandemic. For investors sharp enough to see the opportunity…
3 Best Ways to Save for College
What if you could save enough for your child to go to college debt-free? It might sound impossible, but with dedication, hard work and careful planning, you can do just that. According to Dave Ramsey…