As a privately held company, you are not required to prepare and submit financial statement audits. Currently, U.S. government regulators require that only public companies that sell stock or bonds, or companies that are in the process of going public [...]
The term "distributions" refers to money withdrawn from a retirement plan. Generally, traditional IRA and 401(k) account holders are eligible to take penalty-free distributions at age 59 1/2, but the IRS doesn't require distributions until you turn 70 1/2. People [...]
A key starting point to establishing your business worth is to assemble all the required information: the business financial statements, operational procedures, marketing and business plans, customer and vendor information, and staff records. Well-documented financial statements and tax returns [...]
The sooner you plan, the more prepared you'll be for life's unexpected twists and turns. You can start now, regardless of your net worth. You might still be paying off student loans or credit cards for the foreseeable future. Surprisingly, [...]
A last will and testament provides instructions for the distribution of your estate. It probably comes as no surprise that more than 70 percent of Americans don't have one. Most people aren't eager to draft legal documents, and there's a [...]
Saving for your child’s education is no small feat. Although it is ideal to begin a savings program when your children are born, some families don’t start saving until their children are older. One of the best options is [...]
No one likes to think about estate planning, but it's important for even young adults to have their affairs in order, especially if they have family or loved ones. As the old saying goes, "hope for the best, prepare [...]
A trust is a legal entity that holds assets — money, property, stocks, bonds, insurance policies or artwork — for the benefit of another. Trusts help you accomplish your estate planning goals; their power lies in their versatility. A [...]
Many couples would rather talk about sex expectations than financial expectations and arrangements. And that’s unfortunate, because studies show that money issues are the number one stresser in marriages. And when stepchildren are involved, money stress can become even [...]
Saving for your child’s education is no small feat. Although it is ideal to begin a savings program when your children are born, some families don’t start saving until their children are older. One of the best options is [...]
