You sell an investment and receive $15,000. You take a distribution from a retirement account. A larger-than-usual bonus hits your paycheck. Suddenly, there’s money available that wasn’t there before. Naturally, your first thought may be about what you can do with it....
When you first start a business, the path ahead is often fairly predictable. You choose a business name, set up your operations, open a bank account, find customers, and figure out how to keep everything moving in the right direction. Those early accomplishments...
One minute it’s January and you’re making financial resolutions. The next you’re halfway through the year, wondering where the time went. That’s usually right around the time people start questioning whether their finances are where they really...
You’ve filed your taxes, checked the numbers, and you finally know whether it’s a refund or a balance owed. Chances are, positive or negative, your reaction was immediate. A refund can feel like you won, while owing can be stressful and frustrating. Most...
The business is finally making money. You have clients, projects are moving, and the bank account looks healthier than it did in the early days. At some point, you naturally start wondering how you’re actually supposed to pay yourself. It should be simple, right?...
December has a way of making every business owner reflective. You start thinking about what you want to tweak, what you want to improve, and what you’re finally ready to get under control. Before you add new goals to the list, it helps to notice the not-so-great...
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