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 | Estate Planning, Personal Finance, Retirement
I am often asked whether it is a good idea for elderly parents to transfer their home to their children. I always ask: “Why do you want to do this?” The most common reason is to protect the house in the event one or both of the parents need nursing home care. First, I...
Dec 5, 2019 | Personal Finance, Social Security
There are a many different benefits offered by the Social Security Administration, and knowing your options and requirements is essential. Don’t expect the Social Security Administration to know who you married, who you divorced, whether your spouse or ex-spouse died,...
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The Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (TJCA) repealed the deduction for business entertainment beginning in 2018.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...
