By: Tim O’Pry | Chief Security Officer The vast majority of mobile devices today are either from Apple (iPhone and iPad), which all run Apple’s proprietary iOS, or they are running a version of Android from Google. Most security researchers consider the Apple iOS to be far more secure than Android for the following primary…
Taxpayers with higher 1040 taxable incomes who are self-employed but are not “specified service businesses” may find it beneficial to structure new businesses, or restructure an existing business, as an S corporation to avoid taxable income limitations that apply to the new 20% Sec. 199A pass-through deduction. To make up for the tax reform’s reduction…
As with virtually all financial matters, the easiest way to be successful with a cash management program is to develop a systematic and disciplined approach. Spending a few minutes each week to maintain your cash management program, can help you to keep track of how you spend your money and pursue your financial goals. Any…
Taxes are similar to vehicles, in that they sometimes need a check-up to make sure they are performing as expected. That is especially true for 2018, with all of the changes brought about by tax reform. One area of major concern is the amount of taxes individuals are withholding from their wages. Tax reform was…
Outstanding student loan debt in the United States has tripled over the last decade, surpassing both auto and credit card debt to take second place behind housing debt as the most common type of household debt.1 Today, more than 44 million Americans collectively owe more than $1.4 trillion in student debt.2 Here are some strategies to pay…
Kicking off our “Money Wise” Series, Henssler Associate Peter Lynch discusses what credit is, the importance of your credit score, and tips on how to manage your credit successfully.
Henssler Research Analysts Jacob Keen and Nick Antonucci, CVA, join Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA to discuss anticipated interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve, how international markets have affected the world economy, and the length of our current bull market run.
Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by Managing Associate D.J. Barker, CWS®, and Senior Associate Jarrett McKenzie, CFP®, CWS®, to take a deeper look at a common investor sentiment about not keeping up with market performance. They discuss the faults with the S&P 500 index as a benchmark, the problems with chasing returns and portfolio risk.
The market kicked off the holiday-shortened week, closing in the red zone on Tuesday, as stocks traded lower on a variety of economic news. The ISM Manufacturing Index was surprisingly strong in August, rising to 61.3 from 58.1 in July, exceeding consensus expectations…
One advantage of term life insurance is that it is generally the most cost-effective way to achieve the maximum life insurance protection you can afford. Many people first purchase term life insurance to protect their family’s financial interests after a significant life event, such as getting married or the birth of a child. You may…