This week at the Evergreen Small Business blog we’re talking about the issue of a “retirement plan b.” The week started, for example, with a post … [Read more...] about cFIREsim Retirement Plan B Calculations
FIRECalc Retirement Plan B Calculations
Yesterday’s blog post talked about why you and I both need to have a retirement plan b. To recap, that suggestion flows from a simple reality—that … [Read more...] about FIRECalc Retirement Plan B Calculations
Retirement Plan B: Why You Need One
Can I suggest you need a retirement plan b? No, I know. You’ve probably already got a “plan a” for retirement. You wouldn’t be reading a blog post … [Read more...] about Retirement Plan B: Why You Need One
Self-directed IRA Real Estate Investment Problems
In some popular online forums, participants regularly tout the idea of self-directed IRA real estate investment or self-directed 401(k) real estate … [Read more...] about Self-directed IRA Real Estate Investment Problems
Avoiding Net Investment Income Tax
Most taxpayers probably aren’t thinking about avoiding net investment income tax. But they should. The net investment income tax hits more people than … [Read more...] about Avoiding Net Investment Income Tax
Asset Allocation for Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
In an online forum the other day, a long-time member advised someone to ignore their small business when considering their asset allocation. No one … [Read more...] about Asset Allocation for Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
Buying a Small Business: Tips and Tactics
I don't want to be negative about you buying a small business. Buying a small business can be a great option. But you need to be careful. Getting … [Read more...] about Buying a Small Business: Tips and Tactics
S Corporation Reasonable Compensation
Businesses often struggle with the "S corporation reasonable compensation" question. Set the number too low and you risk the wrath of the IRS. Set … [Read more...] about S Corporation Reasonable Compensation
When 1031 Like-kind Exchanges Don’t Make Sense
Real estate enthusiasts often go crazy about Sec. 1031 like-kind exchanges. But this tax planning gambit usually doesn’t make as much sense as you … [Read more...] about When 1031 Like-kind Exchanges Don’t Make Sense
Partnership Tax Consequences: What Your Financial Advisor Didn’t Tell You
Can we talk for a minute about partnership tax consequences? Specifically about a handful of issues that probably neither you nor your financial … [Read more...] about Partnership Tax Consequences: What Your Financial Advisor Didn’t Tell You