As a bookkeeper at an accounting firm, I’ve seen firsthand how a well-structured budget can transform financial outcomes—and how chaotic things can become without one. Whether managing your finances or guiding your business toward growth, a solid budgeting strategy can be the cornerstone of success. Here are the budgeting tips I regularly share with clients […]
Secure 2.0 Act of 2022 Key Takeaways
The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 was signed into law on December 29, 2022. The law builds on and expands the SECURE Act of 2019 and it expands coverage, increases retirement savings and simplifies retirement plan rules. Some of the key provisions of the Act include: EFFECTIVE DATE DECEMBER 29, 2022 Optional Treatment of Employer […]
Social Security: The Elephant in the Room
For most Americans, Social Security has represented nothing more than some unavoidable payroll deduction with the positively cryptic initials of “FICA” and “OASDI” (Federal Insurance Contributions Act and Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance). It hinted at a future that seemed both intangible and far away. Yet, many Americans now sit on the cusp of […]