It’s that time of year again … tax time! Assembling what we have earned and spent the year before is upon us to complete the requisite tax filings. Fraudsters seek to enter this season by obtaining names, social security numbers and other personal information to obtain a refund. If they “beat us to the punch”, […]
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In your business, have you made plans in case of accidents, illness, incapacity and/or death of key employees? Working “on the business” vs. “in the business” allows us to establish a game plan to sustain the impact should there be an impact within your business. Part of a business’ growth is the deployment of separate
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Online accounts and what happens to them after we die / or if we are incapacitated is a subject that impacts a majority of people. Today, I want to write about the passing of a new law in California. As we wait for national legislation for Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets, we live in an
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Valentine’s week is upon us! Happy Valentine’s Day to you and yours 🙂 Our Advisory Perspective series provides you with a perspective of how to prepare for meetings with professional advisors. This month, I would like to introduce the President and CEO of Communication Works, Mindy Bortness, Increasing your Employee ROI.™ Mindy is a recognized leader
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Recording vital information you use today and for others to access should they ever need to step in for you, is often overlooked as an item on our to-do list. Using a smart phone has reduced my “knowing a number from memory”! If someone needed access to your contacts, have you established a way for
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Happy New Year! USA Today posted an article yesterday which provides a helpful overview for in business owners as we enter 2017. Tax implications of decisions implemented are best known in advance. Check with your tax consultants to ensure you are well prepared to take advantage of these new laws taking effect in 2017. “Joyce
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The Department of Labor (DOL) has finalized its much anticipated new fiduciary rule applicable to financial institutions and advisors working with retirement savers. The final version has changed significantly from its proposed form. These changes impact individual savers, companies providing benefits to employees and the financial industry providing services. Financial planning impacts all three generations in
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Our use of the internet has skyrocketed! When considering our daily activities, it is difficult to imagine a day without access to news, banking, programs and apps that enhance our day. The topic of Cybersecurity has been a topic of interest for individuals and businesses. Technology throughout the US and the world is a backbone
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2017 is just around the corner! Some interesting changes are ahead for businesses in California. In an article this week published by Gary Quackenbush in The North Bay Business Journal, they ask if we are ready? The list is comprehensive. Communication about these issues may come from your legal team, your HR department, or possibly
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Abraham Maslow had an impact upon me as a student and as a leader of people. Breaking down the components of what motivates human beings to seek fulfillment in all aspects of their lives has been of interest to me over the course of my career. To perform jobs, workers require core physiological needs being met:
