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The 7-Step Start-Up Checklist

The 7-Step Start-Up Checklist

This post has been updated from the original post on starting a business, published in 2017. The links are all up to date and new information has been added. Congratulations! You’re starting a business, and I’m here to help you get things rolling. Getting started...

How to Design Your Retirement Portfolio at Any Age

How to Design Your Retirement Portfolio at Any Age

Please Note: This article contains affiliate links. If you click on those links, I may receive compensation.   What are the best investments for your retirement portfolio? That depends mainly on how much time you have until you want to retire – your time...

Tax FAQ for Tax Year 2022

Tax FAQ for Tax Year 2022

Q. How can I tell whether I should take the standard deduction or itemize my deductions? A. If your itemized deductions will be more than your standard deduction, itemize away! Of course, with higher standard deductions, fewer people than ever are itemizing. But that...