Taxes.  The dreaded 5-letter word.  Somehow the American culture (and government?) has created a fear factor when it comes to our annual duty to pay taxes.  Part of the reason may be that the tax code is so darn complicated, but I digress.  The truth is, it doesn’t have to be a scary event.  You […]

Maybe it’s because of my profession, but I think about money A LOT.  I’m fascinated by the psychology of it all – how marketing, influence, and our own desires get us to that ultimate decision of “yes, I’m going to spend money on that” or “no, I’m not going to spend money on that”.  Some […]

Today is Big Game Sunday which got me thinking about taxes.  Yes, that’s how my brain works.  My fellow CPA’s and I are in the thick of tax season, which is the equivalent of our playoffs and Big Game.  Lots of preparation has taken place to make the season the most efficient as possible, which […]

I’ve always loved the idea of a new year as a time to start fresh and new.  It’s a great time to start a new habit or ditch an old one.  The new year is full of potential and possibilities!  I’m a firm believer in that it doesn’t matter much what’s happened in the past […]