In a couple of recent blog posts (see here and here), I've trash-talked the option of using Roth-IRA and Roth-401(k) accounts. And that … [Read more...] about The Only Times You Should use a Roth-style Account
Worst-case Scenarios for Roth-style Accounts
In my last blog post, I argued that Roth-IRAs and Roth-401(k)s don’t actually save most people money. That argument boils down to a single point: A … [Read more...] about Worst-case Scenarios for Roth-style Accounts
Are Roth-IRAs and Roth-401(k)s Really a Good Deal?
You probably know the attraction of a Roth-IRA or Roth-401(k), right? Unlike a regular retirement account, you can withdraw money from a Roth-style … [Read more...] about Are Roth-IRAs and Roth-401(k)s Really a Good Deal?
Getting a Great Tax Return Prepared for Less than $100
I had a couple of people challenge me this tax season on our pricing. One guy called on the telephone asking if we’re actually … [Read more...] about Getting a Great Tax Return Prepared for Less than $100
Download a free incorporation or LLC formation kit
10/6/2014 Editors note: On October 1, we discontinued our free giveaway of do-it-yourself incorporation kits... Sorry. See here if you're curious … [Read more...] about Download a free incorporation or LLC formation kit
Seahawks Suggest Stratagems for Small Business Success
Last weekend, I finished reading Pete Carroll's book, "Win Forever." The book makes for a fun read. Especially for Seahawks fans wanting to--no … [Read more...] about Seahawks Suggest Stratagems for Small Business Success
Income Allocation Versus Asset Allocation: Why Income Allocation is More Important
You may have heard of, may even yourself use, the tactic of asset allocation in your own investing. And that's great. Asset allocation largely … [Read more...] about Income Allocation Versus Asset Allocation: Why Income Allocation is More Important
Asset Seizures and Forfeitures and Your S Corporation
I've been a big fan of the FX series "Justified" the last few years. Based on an Elmore Leonard short story, "Fire in the Hole," the series follows … [Read more...] about Asset Seizures and Forfeitures and Your S Corporation
Money Mistakes of the Top One Percent
This is the final post I'll do about the IRS personal wealth statistics on the richest one percent in America. At least for a while. What I am … [Read more...] about Money Mistakes of the Top One Percent
Smart Wealth Strategies of the One Percent
The personal wealth statistics supplied by the IRS (which I’ve blogged about in other posts here like Joining the Top Five Percent or Top One Percent … [Read more...] about Smart Wealth Strategies of the One Percent