Why accountants don’t read novels? Because the only numbers in them are page numbers.

Self-directed IRAs are not for the faint of heart. There are many ways for a seemingly innocent misstep to “blow-up” your IRA, causing your retirement funds to be taxed along with some BIG penalties and interest.

Many people including me want to make things hard. Because, if it isn’t hard, it is not worth doing. That old adage too often doesn’t carry its own weight.

Our featured WSJ article by Heidi Mitchell was published on November 4, 2021. It discusses studies that show that humble entrepreneurs are able to raise more money than ones who are not.

From a cash flow standpoint, the IRS, the state, school districts and cities can’t lose when it comes to gambling. From a tax standpoint, whether you win or lose at gambling. - you can’t win.

Some people believe that living in another country may offer less unrest than here in the US. Living abroad may also offer the possibility of lower taxes and a lower cost of living.