Dec 5, 2019 | Cryptocurrency, News, Personal Finance
Blockchain is the technology that makes Bitcoin possible and it has been around the edge of my consciousness since Bitcoin came on the scene about ten years ago, but I never really wanted to know more about what it is and how it works until the most recent lettuce...
Dec 5, 2019 | Personal Finance, Retirement
Retirement plans are often one of the most valuable assets a couple acquires during a marriage. If a couple divorces and there is an agreement or judgment that requires all or a portion of the employee spouse’s retirement plan to be shared with the spouse or former...
Dec 5, 2019 | Healthcare, News, Personal Finance, Tax
New Jersey Health Insurance Mandate to be effective in 2019: In response to the repeal of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) federal health insurance mandate that will become effective in 2019, legislation was signed on May 30, 2018 by New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy whereby...
Dec 5, 2019 | News, Personal Finance, Tax
The Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (TJCA) repealed the deduction for business entertainment beginning in 2018. This includes expenditures for taking clients to sporting events and shows, and paying for season tickets for various sporting events. Generally, any dues for...
Dec 5, 2019 | Personal Finance, Retirement, Social Security
Social Security is a valuable resource for older and disabled workers as well as the worker’s survivors and dependents. It provides 90% of the cash flow for one-third of retirees. It delivers 28% of the cash flow for high income retirees. A mistake in claiming these...
Dec 5, 2019 | Charitable Giving, Personal Finance, Tax
While there may be a lot of wisdom in the proverb “May your charity increase as much as your wealth,” there can also be wealth in properly planning your charitable giving. This wealth is derived from the economic benefit that can result from tax savings achieved by...