Financial Blog
3 Reasons Our Estimated Tax System Is Stupid
I just sent out reminders to my clients that estimated tax payments are due again. And I got back a lot of panicky emails and requests for help. This is despite the fact that they’ve been making their estimated payments all year round, often with an assist from me....
Make Your Life Easier with an IRS Online Tax Account
You may think you don't want an IRS online tax account... but you definitely do. The IRS is seriously messed up right now – worse than I’ve ever seen. They’re hard to reach. Many agents aren’t helpful… and some are downright nasty. So having an Online Tax Account will...
What’s the Difference Between Traditional IRA and Roth IRAs?
If you're trying to save money for retirement, you're probably familiar with IRAs - individual retirement accounts. IRAs come in two flavors: traditional and Roth. Both can help you save for retirement, but there are some crucial differences between traditional IRAs...
6 Reasons to Invest in Real Estate Now
If you’ve never invested in real estate – and the house where you live doesn’t count – it’s time to think about adding it to your portfolio… especially if you’re interested in building lasting wealth.
Here’s What You Need to Know About ETFs
ETFs, exchange-traded funds, are funds that trade on stock exchanges - just like the name spells out. They're like the sexier, more flexible cousins of mutual funds. And ETFs make a great choice for building up wealth. To start, every ETF holds a whole portfolio of...