Student Loan Payment Pause Extended Through January 2022
There have been four student loan payment pauses since the start of the pandemic. The latest pause extends repayment obligations for federal student loan borrowers to January 31, 2022.
Monthly Payments From the IRS: Advance Child Tax Credit
This week on “Money Talks,” Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by Tax Consultant Jessie Thomas, CPA, of Henssler CPAs & Advisers, and fellow Research Analyst Jacob Keen, CFA. Jessie shares some insight into the Advance Child Tax Credit and how taxpayers who had a child in 2021 can receive their credit.
Our Three Cents — The 5 D’s and Buy/Sell Agreements
In this episode of “Our Three Cents – Exit Planning Strategies” podcast, hosts Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, and K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, discuss the five reasons that business owners should have a buy/sell agreement in place: death, disability, divorce, distress, and disagreement. A buy-sell agreement puts down on paper who specifically can own shares of the business and how to value those shares. It is a formal agreement between shareholders of a closely held business that specifies the terms and prices of a buyout when one or more shareholders want or need to sell.
In the News: Stock market and economy not as disconnected as they seem
As seen in the Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP® explains why you might be seeing a disconnect between a rallying stock market and a struggling economy.
Small Businesses: Here’s How the U.S. Supreme Court Wayfair Decision Affects You
If you operate an online store, be aware that states can require out-of-state companies to collect and remit sales and use taxes from their customers.
Grandparent 529 Plans Get a Boost Under New FAFSA Rules
Grandparent-owned 529 plans were treated more harshly than parent-owned 529 plans on the FAFSA. This will change thanks to the FAFSA Simplification Act that was enacted in December 2020.
IRS Extends COVID-19 Relief Leave Donations
Employees can donate their unused paid vacation time, sick leave, and personal time off to qualified charities that provided COVID-19 relief through January 1, 2022.
Stock Market and Economy Not as Disconnected as They Seem
Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by Managing Associate Jarrett McKenzie, CFP®, CWS®, and Roger Tutterow, Ph.D., Henssler’s Chief Economic Adviser, to explore what seems to be a disconnect between a booming stock market and an economy struggling with labor shortages and inflation.
August 2021 Market Minute: Employment Picture, Housing, Container Shipping Rates
For the month of August, our Research analysts are keeping an eye on employees rejoining the workforce now that unemployment benefits are waning. They’re also keeping an eye on what seems to be the cooling off for the housing market and shipping from China, which is still struggling with COVID outbreaks.
In the News: Retirement liquidity: Bonds or dividends?
As seen in the Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, explains that saving for retirement only takes discipline. Spending retirement funds involves more variables, more flexibility and more emotions—especially when it comes to spending principal.