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Keep Going: Claudia’s Story

MazumaBusinessAccounting

When the financial crisis hit in 2007, Claudia McKinney had no way of knowing it would mark the start of her new career. Nothing good—in her own family or across the nation—seemed to be coming from the economic slump. “My husband’s business suffered tremendously,” McKinney states. “And it went under.” In addition to their source of income, the McKinney’s lost their house.

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I Was Featured on Marie Swift’s Podcast! Check it Out Here.

Indigo Marketing Agency

I recently had the pleasure of being a guest on Swift Chats —a video podcast series about best practices in the financial services industry, hosted by Marie Swift of Impact Communications. For those of you who don’t know, Marie and I both run digital marketing firms for financial advisors. And while you may think this would be breeding grounds for competition, Marie and I have taken an abundance approach instead.

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Is Inflation Haunting Your Dreams?

Yardley Wealth Management

The post Is Inflation Haunting Your Dreams? appeared first on Yardley Wealth Management, LLC. Is Inflation Haunting Your Dreams? Part 2: What We Can Do About It. Our last piece covered the recent uptick in Inflation and what to make of it in a historical context. For investors, it’s important to take a step back and look at the big picture before acting on breaking news.

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The QSBS Tax Exemption: A Valuable Benefit for Startup Founders and Builders

Brown Advisory

The QSBS Tax Exemption: A Valuable Benefit for Startup Founders and Builders ajackson Tue, 10/12/2021 - 08:00 The Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) tax exemption may allow you to avoid 100% of the capital gains taxes incurred when you sell a stake in a startup or small business. Here we discuss how you can apply this exemption and what you need to do to qualify.

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Register Now: Sneak Peek Into Close Automation SkyStem Web Demo

Technology is rapidly changing the way accountants perform and manage month-end activities. Spreadsheets, email, and shared drives no longer have to slow us down. Join us as we present a "sneak peek" recorded demo of SkyStem's month-end close solution – ART. In under four weeks, your team can start reaping the benefits of month-end close automation by vastly reducing spreadsheets, cut down on reconciliation work, speed up the month-end close, and better manage your remote team.

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5 Ways to Make Halloween Candy Tax-Deductible

MazumaBusinessAccounting

Did you know you can deduct Halloween candy from your taxes? As a business, you can use Halloween candy as a tax write-off if you figure out a way to make it business-related. Here are five ways to deduct those over-priced bags of snack-size chocolates this October: Make a promotion out of it. Attach your business card or a promotional flyer to packets of M&M’s and voila!

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Keep Going: Senga’s Story

MazumaBusinessAccounting

In 2017, Senga Nuga invested his last $100 to start his own business, desperate to provide for his wife and one-year-old daughter. Earlier that year, Senga had been let go from his job as a security guard, and the idea to form his own company resulted from a conversation with a friend who was a contractor. “I asked him, ‘How was your day?

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The QSBS Tax Exemption: A Valuable Benefit for Startup Founders and Builders

Brown Advisory

The QSBS Tax Exemption: A Valuable Benefit for Startup Founders and Builders. ajackson. Tue, 10/12/2021 - 08:00. The Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) tax exemption may allow you to avoid 100% of the capital gains taxes incurred when you sell a stake in a startup or small business. Here we discuss how you can apply this exemption and what you need to do to qualify.

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Are Alternatives Right for Our Organization?

Brown Advisory

Are Alternatives Right for Our Organization? ajackson Mon, 10/11/2021 - 11:55 Endowment and Foundation (E&F) Investment Committees often consider the value of alternatives for their nonprofit. Typically, there is an interest in the additional diversification alternatives may offer and the potential to increase return and manage risk. In this brief paper, we will touch on what we believe are some of the most important issues and questions—including the different types of assets, return potential,

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Are Alternatives Right for Our Organization?

Brown Advisory

Are Alternatives Right for Our Organization? ajackson. Mon, 10/11/2021 - 11:55. Endowment and Foundation (E&F) Investment Committees often consider the value of alternatives for their nonprofit. Typically, there is an interest in the additional diversification alternatives may offer and the potential to increase return and manage risk. In this brief paper, we will touch on what we believe are some of the most important issues and questions—including the different types of assets, return potentia

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2024 Lending Outlook: Innovations and Evolutions in the Financial Sector

As we step into 2024, the lending landscape evolves rapidly with technology, regulations, and market dynamics driving change. For banks and financial institutions to stay competitive and meet the evolving needs of their customers, these drivers must be understood and engaged with. Lenders can anticipate significant transformation fueled by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer behaviors.