How Your Credit Score Works
Your credit score is a numerical representation of your creditworthiness, and it plays a crucial role in your financial life. A good credit score can help you qualify for loans at lower interest rates, save money on insurance, and get approved for apartments.
No Buy 2025
Frustrated with inflation, consumerism, and the clutter of "too much stuff?" Join the No Buy 2025 movement that is sweeping social media. The no buy movement refers to a challenge where people stop buying nonessential items for a period of time, often a year.
How Business Owners Use The Augusta Rule For Tax-free Income
The Augusta Rule, IRS Code § 280A, allows you to rent your home for up to 14 days without reporting the income on your taxes. In addition, your business can deduct the cost of renting the space as a business expense.
Home Office Tax Deduction
If you use part of your home "exclusively and regularly" for conducting business, you may be able to deduct expenses such as rent, insurance, utilities, and fees.
Why You Need An Estate Plan
Without an estate plan in place, your assets will have to go through probate court. California has one of the highest probate fees in the country.
HSA & HDHP Increases For 2025
The IRS released Revenue Procedure 2024-25 to provide the inflation-adjusted limits for health savings accounts (HSAs) and high deductible health plans (HDHPs) for 2025.
Small Business 401k Tax Credits
🙋♀️ 🙋♂️ Who likes free money?? ✋✋ How 'bout government tax credits for your small business 401k plan? Secure ACT 2.0 did exactly that!
Hiring Your Kids
If you run a sole proprietorship, hiring your kids to work in your business has several tax advantages. First, make sure the work they are doing and the wage you are paying them is reasonable.
The Solo 401k
ATTN: Solopreneurs – The Solo 401k is the secret wealth hack you didn’t know you needed. If you are a business owner and your only employee is yourself, you can save a massive amount in taxes by opening a Solo 401k plan. These plans can be setup at a reputable firm like Charles Schwab, and often have low/no fees.
Time In The Market > Timing The Market
The human brain is laughably terrible at being able to correctly predict when you should buy and sell investments. Here are some fun facts that show the benefit of staying invested for the long term.
Money Avoidance
Money Avoidance - Not wanting to look at your financial situation, over fear of shame or guilt about what you may find.
You are not alone.
The American Dream
From 1980-2023, the U.S. housing market returned 8.6% while the S&P 500 returned 14% when including dividends.
Financial Habits
40% of your daily actions are habits, not decisions!
10 Inflation Hacks Everyone Can Use
Mindful Spending – Create a list of things that are important to you and spend on them freely. Premium pet food, kids activities, or a backyard BBQ with friends can add lots of value to life. Then reduce or eliminate mindless expenses.
A Rudderless Boat
A rudderless boat only has the freedom to sail in circles.
Planning For A $300,000 Investment
Have you ever wondered about the financial commitment of raising a child? According to a 2022 study from the Brookings Institute, the estimated cost is $310,605 before college.
Personal Finance Resolutions - 2024
The New Year is a great time to get your personal finances in order. Here are some ideas on small steps you can take today to begin building your net worth in 2024.
Adaptive Planning Explained
Traditional financial advisors will help you with investments, but little else. Have you considered how many financial decisions you will make in the next 5 years?
Avoiding Lifestyle Creep
Lifestyle creep is a phenomenon where people increase their spending as their income increases, leading to a higher cost of living and less disposable income. This can be a dangerous cycle that can lead to financial instability and debt.
Pay Yourself First
Your savings rate is key for measuring your financial health and achieving financial independence.But which comes first: saving money or paying expenses?