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If you read my previous two articles on Prince Philip, you might think that I join with many other members of the press, who enjoyed taking potshots at the Prince. Nope. Despite his having no official political power, Prince Philip was IMHO one of the greatest public servants and leaders of the last 100 years. […]

Federal law requires most employers to withhold federal taxes from their employees’ wages. Whether you’re a small business owner who is just starting or one who has been in business for a while – ready to hire an employee or two – here is what you should know about withholding, reporting, and paying employment taxes. […]

Are you self-employed or do you run a small business? Would you like to lower your taxes and start saving for retirement? This video teaches you two ways you can do this! At the end, we’ll do a SEP IRA vs SIMPLE IRA comparison to help you decide which is better for you!   

Recall from last week’s column that on Tanna island in the Republic of Vanuatu, the Prince Philip Tribe worshipped the Prince as a god.  If you have read any press coverage of the Tribe’s reaction to the recent death of Prince Philip, you will think that the Tribe is in mourning and will likely nominate […]

It’s never too late to start, but the sooner you begin saving, the more time your money has to grow. Gains each year build on the prior year’s gains – that’s the power of compounding – and the best way to accumulate wealth. These ten tips will help you get started: Set Realistic Goals. Project your […]

Many student loan borrowers spend years paying off their debt, but forgiveness programs can help cut that time down. The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program allows certain federal student loan borrowers to get their loans forgiven after at least 10 years of working in the public sector. While the potential to have your loan […]

If your child is a student with a summer job, your child’s wages over the summer are considered taxable income. Here’s what they should know: Form W-4. When anyone gets a new job, they need to fill out a Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate. Employers use this form to calculate how much federal income tax to […]

Should you contribute to a Roth IRA, Traditional IRA or a 401(k)? In this video, I’ll share everything you need to know about a Roth IRA, Traditional IRA & a 401(k), to help you decide which contribution to make.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15th. With the growing number of seniors in Montgomery County, the state, and the country, there is also a growing number of incidents of elder abuse.  This week the Montgomery County Elder Abuse Awareness Task Force set up a series of Awareness Day events to highlight some of […]

If you watched the impressive funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, you may have picked up some of the following accepted facts. He was born in 1921 on a dining table in a mansion on Corfu, as a member of the House of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glückburg and a Prince of Greece and Denmark. When his life […]