Taxes. Everyone hates them. Other than the feeling that Uncle Sam is an extortionist, taxes can be complex, confusing and as exciting as watching two snails cage fight. Accountants are nice despite the fees they charge. However, accountants aren’t necessarily qualified to handle every aspect of your taxes, particularly aspects that can land you in […]
Month: December 2018
5 Reasons Should Retain a Tax Attorney
Dealing with the IRS and lenders during a personal financial crisis can test the nerves of even the most patient individual. When these sort of institutions decide you owe them something, it’s nearly impossible to come out of the fight unscathed. Both the IRS and the financial industry have nasty reputations when it comes to […]
3 Types Of Negligence In Personal Injury Cases
Personal injury cases take many forms and cost the economy billions of dollars annually. Whether the cause of a personal injury is a distracted driver, an employer that did not properly maintain equipment or a dog that bites someone, blame can always be placed somewhere or on someone. The majority of personal injury cases contain […]
5 Questions To Ask Before Buying New Window Treatments
If you want to set your home apart from the crowd, there are a number of steps you can take, from painting your front door a bright color to adding a variety of plants and other distinctive décor. For a simple, inexpensive upgrade, though, one of the simplest things you can do is to upgrade […]
5 Professions With the Risk of Exposure to Asbestos
Believe it or not, people have used asbestos for centuries to make durable, flexible materials. It’s a Greek word that translates as meaning “unquenchable.” Around 2400 BC, people in Finland used asbestos to produce cooking utensils and pottery. In the late 1850s, asbestos was first used in industrial capacity in the United States. But in […]
Should You Trademark Your Logo?
So you’ve taken the time and put forth the effort to come up with a terrific logo for your ecommerce business. Rolling it out, you’re both proud and hopeful it will stand the test of time—maybe even being looked upon with the same timeless admiration afforded the McDonald’s and Coca-Cola logos. All is going well, […]
How Brexit Uncertainty Has Made an Impact on Personal Finances
The recovery of the British stock markets is due to the central banks pouring more money into the economy. This has not only increased share prices but increased demand on government bonds. As the price of bonds continues to rise, yields will continue to fall. Take a look at how these yields affect mortgages, pensions, […]
4 Ways to Instill Data-Driven Decision Making in Your Company
Follow your gut. It’s a piece of advice we hear constantly. It also ranks high on the unwritten list of “worst advice of all time.” It’s tempting to follow instincts and hunches, but it rarely produces optimal results. The simple fact is that gut feelings are often under-informed or occasionally misinformed entirely. Even when one […]
Gift Smart Investments To Your Loved Ones This Christmas
Christmas is around the corner. This would be the time when you would be confused and busy purchasing gifts for your friends and family. If you believe in giving valuable long-term gifts, gifting your loved ones with investment plans, this Christmas would be the right choice. Making investment plans have become a popular and necessary […]
Is “taking a better care of yourself” one of your New Year's Resolutions?
It’s that time of the year when we try to sum the year behind us, what have we accomplished and what can we change in the future in order to live our best lives. We make New Year’s resolutions and try to keep up with them, but most of the time we forget all about […]