🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readReal estate appraisal and land valuation is the process of putting a price on the value of property. Buy and sell transactions generally require an up-to-date appraisal because each property is unique and values are based on the current economic landscape. In the past, it was necessary to hire a professional … Continue reading “Online Home Appraisal Tools”
🖨 Print⏱ 2 min readHizballah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act of 2018 (S. 1595) – This bill amends the Hizballah International Financing Prevention Act of 2015 to impose sanctions on foreign nationals and governments that knowingly assist in funding or recruitment activities for the Hizballah terrorist organization. This includes providing arms or other assistance, as … Continue reading “Punishing Terrorists and Traffickers; Reinforcing Cybersecurity and Patents”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readThere are several major types of business entities, including S Corporations, C Corporations, Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) and being self-employed. Each type of structure has its own advantages and disadvantages when it comes to taxes, assets and liability protection. Generally, certain types of businesses are best for certain professions from a … Continue reading “What’s the Best Type of Business Entity for Tax Purposes”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readAs much as we lament how fast things change in the tech world, there is an upside when it comes to treating diseases and chronic conditions. Here are some of the coolest new devices showing how impressive it can be when technology and medicine intersect. Getting a Foothold on Diabetes. The … Continue reading “Top 5 Latest Tech Advances That Help Heal Our World”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readIn our current environment of hacks, breaches and viruses, it’s standard operating procedure to install all software updates as soon as you receive them. Unfortunately, this practice has created a new opportunity for scammers to sneak in malware. Recent cases have involved fake Flash updates. When prompted to update to a … Continue reading “Beware: Malware Installed in Fake Software Updates”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readAmerica’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (S. 3021) – This bill authorizes water pollution control activities as well as conservation and development of water and related resources to facilitate improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States. The bill was sponsored by Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) on June 7 … Continue reading “Protecting Water, Music and Intellectual Property”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readBloomberg recently released projected tax rates, brackets and other numbers that apply to the 2019 tax year (the IRS will release the official numbers later this year). Note, these are NOT the numbers that apply to the 2018 taxes you file in 2019, but to the income and activity that occurs during … Continue reading “IRS Releases New Projected 2019 Tax Rates, Brackets and More”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readWhen it comes to online advertising, there are many ways to reach new and existing customers for new product or service offerings. One approach is to create a landing page that emphasizes a unique or significant product launch. According to Forbes and Wordstream, the right type of landing page can increase … Continue reading “How to Create an Effective Landing Page”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readA Single Premium Whole Life (SPWL) insurance policy works just like it sounds – you purchase the contract with one premium upfront. For folks who haven’t carried life insurance since the kids moved out of the house and their term life policy ended, SPWL offers some flexible financial planning options. First … Continue reading “Advantages of Single Premium Whole Life Policy”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readWhen it comes to selling a business, it’s never a bad thing to be too careful. In fact, according to Forbes’ contributor Richard Parker, 50 percent of business acquisitions fall apart during the “due diligence” phase, where many current and future obligations exist. With such a high rate of deals that … Continue reading “Common Errors and Oversights When Evaluating a Business to Buy”