Posts Tagged ‘Dana McGuffin CPA Southlake’
Make Your Cash Worth More
Banking tips to help you cash in One of the side benefits of inflation is that banks are finally beginning to pay interest on your savings. Here are some ideas to help you make the most of your banked cash: Understand your bank accounts. Not all bank accounts are created equal. Interest rates, monthly fees,…
Read MoreFive Small Business Insurance Review Tips
Changes in your business equipment, real estate holdings, the amount of inventory, and the number of employees are all good reasons to review your business’s insurance in addition to your annual review. Here are a few tips to keep in mind: Keep in regular contact with your insurance company and your agent. Keep your insurance…
Read MoreTips to Protect Your Social Security Number
Very few things in life can create a higher degree of stress than having your Social Security number (SSN) stolen. This is because, unlike other forms of identification, your SSN is virtually permanent. Here are some things that you can do to minimize the risk of having your number fall into the hands of the…
Read MoreMake Your Cash Worth More!
Banking tips to help you cash in Your cash is parked in a bank account. Do you know if it’s making or losing you money? Here are some ideas to help you make the most of your banked cash: Understand your bank accounts. Not all bank accounts are created equal. Interest rates, monthly fees, minimum balances,…
Read MoreJUST THE FACTS: Borrowed Money Must Be Paid Back
In the back of every Form 1040 instruction booklet there’s a section that shows where our federal government gets its money and where it is spent. As taxpayers, it makes sense to know this information. Here is the data for the government’s fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, as reported by the IRS in the…
Read MoreLeasing vs. Buying a Car
There are many reasons for you to lease a car versus buy a car, but too often it is the auto dealer’s profit motive that determines which method you use rather than what’s best for your budget and lifestyle. To help you make an informed decision, here are some things to consider: When to lease…
Read MoreHints to Eliminate Monthly Bill Creep
Paying bills is inevitable, but paying too much is not. Are you aware of all the services you are paying for every month? Here are some tips to help you get a handle on your recurring monthly expenses: Investigate your recurring services. Start by taking stock of every service you are currently using. Review your…
Read MoreMajor Life Changes Ahead? Read This!
Too often major life decisions have tax implications attached to them. For the unwary, this can create a fairly large and unexpected tax bill. Here are four examples of major life changes that can have complicated tax implications: Changing jobs. Whether it’s a new, exciting opportunity or a result of being laid off, a job…
Read MoreHow to Survive 3 Unavoidable Banking Trends
Smartphones and other technological advances enable banks to create products and services that dramatically change the way you bank. Here is a primer on three of the biggest banking trends and tips to protect your money: The traditional bank branch is going away. A recent report from consultants McKinsey & Company claims an average of…
Read MoreFind Your Sleep Sweet Spot
We’ve all heard it before – sleep is important, and you probably aren’t getting enough of it. But did you know that too much sleep can be just as harmful? The Mayo Clinic recommends the ideal sleep range at 7-9 hours per night for adults. According to the National Sleep Foundation, here are some tips…
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