Massachusetts Millionaire’s Tax: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You!
Written by: Deborah Cartisser Last November, voters approved new legislation to change the state’s constitution to impose a 4% surtax on income that exceeds $1 million, in addition to the 5% flat income tax. The law went into effect on January 1 of this year. Governor Maura Healey expects the new tax to generate $1 billion […]
Why Does The “Strong Dollar” Matter?
From commodities like gold and oil, to emerging market debt and equities, you will hear the price movement of almost everything tied to the price of the U.S. dollar.
It Pays to Stay Risk Averse Despite Strong Market Returns
As the stock market roars on, skeptics might take money off the table and invest in more value oriented assets. More often however, fear of missing out on future gains along with recently strong returns keeps people invested in the market and seeking out speculative opportunities.
One Way to Protect Your Income (Part 2 of 2)
Your Law Firm has a group long-term disability program. Excellent news. However, the reality is that a significant portion of your income may still be at risk.
Lawyers: Protect Your INCOME (Part 1 of 2)
As a lawyer, you spend your days (and nights) looking after the legal needs of your clients. That’s what makes you so successful. You are singularly focused on achieving the best results for them. You should protect your income with the same passion.
Harness The Power Of Contribution Compounding
Over a long time horizon it is possible to triple or even quadruple the principal that you put into an investment account. By utilizing compound interest along with monthly deposits, investment value can grow significantly over time. Understanding and harnessing the power of compounding is essential to saving enough for important events like your child’s […]