Your Will: Perhaps the Most Basic but Necessary Document
The State of Real Estate in the Capital Region
Most people are aware of the volatile stock market, the volatile bond market and the volatile real estate market. The real estate market differs from the other markets because real estate is local. The Capital Region itself has further localized
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Not Your Keys, Not Your Coin
Satoshi Nakamoto is reputed to have invented and released Bitcoin in an effort to prevent the catastrophe of the 2008 Great Recession from happening again. The cause of that recession was deeply rooted in the riskier and riskier bets that
…Investing or Gambling?
Gambling is in vogue right now. Thanks to the increased prevalence of online betting, bettors wagered a staggering $16 Billion on Super Bowl 57. After a rough 2022 in financial markets, investors are finding it hard to tell the difference …
Keeping an Eye on the Growing Recession Risks in 2023
Here’s what we are up against: leading economic indicators are signaling imminent danger, the housing market has drastically cooled off, and the Federal Reserve is committed to ensuring we don’t repeat the economic environment of the 1970s. “Besides that, Mrs. …
2023 Economic Preview
2022 was an incredibly difficult year for the economy and the markets. In fact, it was the worst year for US stock markets since 2008. Rapidly rising interest rates meant that there were few places to hide as an investor, …
Death and Taxes – Questions and Answers on Estate and Gift Taxes. Find out Whether your Loved Ones Will have to Pay the Tax Man
There is a lot of misunderstanding when it comes to estate and gift taxes. Over the last few years, the law in New York State has changed significantly. What follows are questions and answers on some of the most common …
Lessons Learned in 2022
While not superstitious, even-numbered years have been much less friendly to investors than their odd-numbered siblings lately. We all know what happened in 2020, even though the year ended positively. Before that, 2018 featured a 20% drawdown, right before Christmas, …
Depreciation Tax Planning Considerations
It’s that time of year again to review your business’s annual financial outlook. Businesses have many tax planning opportunities including deferring income and accelerating deductions, reviewing tax accounting methods, taking advantage of federal and state tax credits, maximizing retirement plan
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Minimum Wage Causing Maximum Headaches
