Finance

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2020 Year-End Financial Checklist

BY MARCUS IWIG, CFP, CPA, MAcc

Since we are close to flipping the calendar to 2021, this is a great time to sit down and reflect on the past financial year and anticipate what might …

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Mapping a Path Through Executive Finances

Marcus Iwig, CFP®, CPA, MAcc

I’ve recently been reading, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” by Stephen Covey. I know, I should have read the book before now. Now that being said, I’ve really …

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4 Reasons You Should Hire a Financial Advisor Right Now

When we help ensure that people’s financial lives are Truly Cared For®, we usually think about how we help them plan, invest, protect and give, but that doesn’t always address the reasons that people hire …

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Section 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges: 98 Years Old, Powerful and Tricky

Anyone who is still around from the Warren Harding administration is entitled to some respect. And maybe even a bit of … fear?

The tax law’s “like-kind exchange” provision—popularly known as “Section 1031 exchanges” after …

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Knowing You Are “OK” Means Having an Investment Plan

Determining and managing to the right investment allocation is critical to help be on track for a successful retirement. It is one of the primary ways to “know that you are OK” as you approach …

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Is It Already Time to Amend Your 2019 Return?

BY JOE KRISTAN, CPA, Partner, Eide Bailly

Government money deposited directly in checking accounts. Forgivable loans. Refundable tax credits for keeping employees on the payroll. These things are all big deals, and they are justifiably …

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How Elections Affect the Market

BY KENT KRAMER, CFP®, AIF®, Chief Investment Officer, Foster Group

The morning of February 12, 2020, the day after the Democratic Party’s 2020 New Hampshire Presidential Primary, I typed, “What does the Presidential election mean for …

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Queen Elizabeth, King Zog, and You

BY JOE KRISTAN, CPA, Partner, Eide Bailly

What do the Queen of England, the Pope, and every family business CEO have in common?

They aren’t going to be around forever.

While the Queen and the …

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Embrace Uncertainty!

BY KENT KRAMER, CFP®, AIF®, Chief Investment Officer, Foster Group

“…but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” -Benjamin Franklin

You and I may not enjoy uncertainty, but it …

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Deadlines? What About Startlines?

BY JOE KRISTAN, CPA, Partner, Eide Bailly

We think in deadlines from the time we get our first homework assignment. The first question is always “when is this due?” I don’t remember anyone asking for …