A few days ago, a friend of mine and I were talking about business and she asked an interesting question: If I wanted to, could I double my income this year? I thought about it a few minutes, and I … Read More
Author Archives: Kyle Dugan EA CAA
They’re Already Going Back To School?
I took a lot of heat from folks for a post I sent out last week that seemed to indicate I believe business owners should have some kind of Spartan lifestyle and not spend ANY money on “fun” things, or … Read More
Zeroing in on Your 401(k)
I know, I know, “it’s summer! I can’t be worrying about my 401(k)!” Well, there’s no surprise there, and for a good reason – most Americans don’t know what or even where their 401(k) funds are or what investments they’ve … Read More
You’re Not Going To Like This Advice
Like the title says, you’re not going to like this advice, and only a very few business owners take it, but here it is: Quit Buying Useless Stuff. Look, I get some of the consumerism – we all like nice … Read More
Do You Need a Prenup?
Most of us are never going to be multi-millionaires or social media influencers, but in reality, when you’re considering your second or even third marriage, chances are, you’ve accrued some stuff of value. Does a prenuptial agreement make sense? … Read More
Where Are You In The Third Quarter
We’re kicking off the third quarter of the year, and even though it’s “vacation” time and summer is in full effect, how’s your business going? It’s a loaded question – and one you’re probably asked all the time. Folks from … Read More
July’s Amusing Tax Convictions
It’s amazing how often we see it in this industry, but it’s far more common – unscrupulous preparers. A federal court in the Eastern District of New York has permanently enjoined a tax return preparer and her Brooklyn-based business from … Read More
Don’t Forget This…
Depending on how you choose to run your business, this is either a short week, a week off, or one of the busiest weeks of the year, but I want you to know this: It’s a GREAT week. Yes, I … Read More
June’s Real Estate Corner
If you’ve never owned a house, or haven’t owned one in three years, a new Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) mortgage discount program, launched in late December of 2022, can cut up to 1.75 percent from your mortgage rate. … Read More
A College Degree for $4,000
How much is a college degree worth and how much it costs — these are the things that parents face as their children grow. A single semester at Harvard is going to cost more than $50,000. An in-state student … Read More