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While many Americans don’t check the stock market every day, the price of gasoline is one economic indicator Americans regularly pay attention to. And gas prices are on the rise, which means your summer travel budget could take a hit. With the national average now...
Nearly three years ago, the IRS launched the tax return preparer oversight program and seeds were planted in the landscape of tax return preparation services. Today, those seeds are starting to sprout. In June, the IRS estimated there are 717,161 PTIN holders, many of...
When one employee calls off, an entire schedule can unravel. Multiskilling gives contractors a way to get more from the crews they already have. Learn how cross-training reduces downtime, helps with retention, and what to track so it actually saves money.
Claiming Social Security at 62 locks in a smaller check for life, but waiting isn’t always affordable. See how the bridge strategy uses retirement savings to delay benefits, boost your monthly income, and open the door to a smart Roth conversion.
At more than $39 trillion, the national debt can feel too big to grasp. See how it can show up in everyday costs like mortgage payments, student loans, retirement benefits, and small business financing, and why Congress has struggled to address it.
Indianapolis, IN - Daniel L. Kittell, CPA, Managing Partner of MKR CPAs & Advisors, has been named a 2026 Five Star Investment Professional, an honor that recognizes only a select group of financial services professionals in the Indianapolis market for their...
It happens to even the most organized taxpayers; a missed deadline, a late payment. The IRS just rolled out a program that can automatically clear certain penalties without you lifting a finger. See who qualifies and what to do if a notice still slips through.
AI can spot an abnormal finding buried in a routine scan — but what happens next often falls through the cracks. See why detection alone isn’t enough, and what practices need to actually close the follow-through gap.
A 401(k) is a start, not a finish line. Once you’re out of the workforce, you’ll need a plan for turning savings into income, managing taxes, covering healthcare costs, and protecting your legacy. Here’s what a complete retirement plan actually requires.
Key Takeaways: Winning new clients matters, but firms that can't retain them must keep replacing lost revenue before growth is possible. Reliability and follow-through, not just expertise, are what build or break client trust over time. Proactive, consistent...
Key Takeaways: Keeping a gap between income and spending, even as income grows, is the foundational habit behind long-term wealth building. High-interest debt quietly drains money that could otherwise go toward saving and investing — paying it down is one of the best...
Key Takeaways: A Roth conversion moves money from a traditional account into a Roth, taxed now in exchange for tax-free growth and withdrawals later. Converting during a temporarily lower-income year, such as between jobs, can let you convert at a lower tax rate. A...