We have previously discussed bookkeeping tips for married couples as well as bookkeeping tips for those about to retire. But in addition to couples and individuals of all kinds, we see many business owners pass through our doors. Even those who use our bookkeeping or a similar service must still take some essential financial precautions. […]
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There are lots of items contained in standard marriage vows regarding “love, honor, cherish, etc.” But there are very few that regard the all mighty dollar. In our experience, this is a leading cause of marital strife and not to be trifled with. But for those who know how to get a running start by […]
We’ve got bad news and good news. The bad news is most Americans aren’t even close to planning for retirement. A recent study showed that up to 36% of all Americans don’t even have $1,000 saved for retirement. In short, their savings wouldn’t pay for a month’s worth of expenses. Ideally but not practically, the […]
In a world of low yields and high valuations in the market, trying to get a decent return on your investments can be tough. To best serve our present and future clients, a bookkeeping plan with this in mind is a step from traditional offerings because it comes with comprehensive planning based on your goals. […]
Imagine this: you answer your phone and the caller claims to be with the police and they are looking to arrest those who have missed jury duty. They claim you are one of them. The only way to avoid jail right there and then is to pay your missed jury duty fines over the phone. […]
Until they reach the age of eighteen, kids are legally the responsibility of the parents. And with great responsibility comes great bookkeeping hacks. No one ever said raising kids was cheap, and the IRS has been known to cut many a break for parents who are struggling to pay their bills. With that in mind, […]
We knew we didn’t get into bookkeeping just for the money. A new survey has found that the “date-ability” of bookkeepers and accountants is quite high. This is a great boost for those of us who wished for a new calculator when we blew out the candles of our birthday cake. Okay, we’ll settle for the […]
Learning a good bookkeeping trick or two can be an insurmountable process for everyone from Fortune 500 companies to the self-employed. Every business in each state has its own unique financial strategy that goes beyond “make a lot of money.” One easy way to do just that is to save more money and pay less […]
When Kayla Saunders of Syracuse, Utah saw a phone caller from an out of state caller, she was hesitant to answer. However, when they left a message saying they were the IRS and she was in trouble, she began to panic. We’ve previously reported on a number of IRS scams and related bookkeeping scams but […]
Did you know the week starting May 12th of this year is accounting and bookkeeping Productivity Week? It’s a week to recover from tax time, make a better system for this year, and stick to it. It’s much like a New Year’s resolution for your financials. To help out, we would like to share 5 […]
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