The Childcare Credit was created in 1997 by Congress to provide parents with an incentive for working outside the home. It allows eligible families to claim a $1,000 per child tax credit for each year that they spend at least 13 hours per week caring for a child under age 6. The childcare tax credit […]
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The Top 10 Questions to Ask a Financial Advisor When Interviewing Them
The Top 10 Questions to Ask a Financial Advisor When Interviewing Them
Introduction You’re interviewing potential financial advisors in Denver and you want to make sure you ask the right questions. After all, this person will be responsible for helping you manage your money and achieve your financial goals. The question is, what questions should you ask a financial advisor you’re interviewing? Here are the top 10 […]
Valuable Stock Options Exercise Strategies To Consider
Valuable Stock Options Exercise Strategies To Consider
For Employee Stock Options… Be Patient or Lose Taoism tells us that mindfully strategic inaction, expressed in the concept of wu wei (which literally means “doing nothing” in Chinese), is often the most effective approach to the challenges of living. This concept always applies and is important to remember with employee stock options. Waiting as long as possible […]
5 Quick Tips to Remember When You Sell Shares To Raise Cash Quickly When Life Takes a Turn For the Worst
5 Quick Tips to Remember When You Sell Shares To Raise Cash Quickly When Life Takes a Turn For the Worst
These are challenging times for everyone. Nearly every stock is low right now and layoffs are commonplace. What makes it worse is, that it’s possible we aren’t done with the worse of it all. For reasons beyond your control, you may find yourself in a position where you suddenly need to come up with cash […]
What Tax Planning Is and How It Can Help Make Reaching Your Goals Easier
What Tax Planning Is and How It Can Help Make Reaching Your Goals Easier
Taxes suck but they don’t have to suck as bad if you’re smart. Taxes are one of life’s certainties, and no one likes giving up some of their hard-earned cash. With a thoughtful tax plan for the year and the next 5 years, however, it’s possible to pay less in taxes or receive a larger […]