By Darren Wurz The U.S. stock markets have experienced renewed volatility following Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole on August 26th. He reiterated the Fed’s aggressive stance on inflation and said further interest rate hikes could lead to slow economic growth and rising joblessness. (1) With the Nasdaq down nearly 7% and the S&P down 5%, many people are … [Read more...]
Individual 401(k) vs. SEP IRA: Which Is Best for You?
Individual 401(k) vs. SEP IRA: Which Is Best for You?
By Darren Wurz As a law firm owner, it can be hard to save for retirement when there are so many other aspects of your business to worry about. Between managing your caseload and running the day-to-day operations of the firm, retirement planning usually ends up at the bottom of the to-do list. Even when you do commit to starting a retirement plan, it can be difficult to sort through … [Read more...]
Is a Savings Account Really a Safe Place for Your Money?
Is a Savings Account Really a Safe Place for Your Money?
By Darren Wurz If you’re like most people, you probably had a piggy bank as a kid. Maybe you wanted to save up for a new toy, some candy, or even something bigger and more important, such as your first car. As you grew up, at some point that piggy bank turned into a savings account in an actual bank and you started earning interest. I remember opening my first bank account in grade school and … [Read more...]
Where Does Social Security Fit in Your Retirement Plan?
Where Does Social Security Fit in Your Retirement Plan?
By Darren Wurz Retirement is just a few years away, so Social Security is on your mind. With all the information out there about how and when to retire, and what to do with your benefits, it’s a challenge to keep it all straight. You know that you have paid into the Social Security system and that you’ll be able to claim benefits at some point, but do you know the ins and outs of your … [Read more...]
Managing Your Tax Payments When Your Monthly Income Varies
Managing Your Tax Payments When Your Monthly Income Varies
By Darren Wurz Most people only think about taxes when it’s time to file their annual returns. But as an attorney or law firm owner, you cannot afford to put your taxes on the back burner. From self-employment taxes to employee taxes and quarterly estimated taxes, there’s a lot to keep track of, especially if your monthly income varies. To make the most of your irregular income, … [Read more...]
3 Reasons Why Inflation Is So High & How to Tell if It Will Last
3 Reasons Why Inflation Is So High & How to Tell if It Will Last
It’s no secret that inflation is wreaking havoc on Americans’ spending right now. Commentators and analysts have been busy discussing the dramatic rise of inflation and whether it is “persistent” or “transitory.” What may have seemed like a slight inconvenience at first is now becoming a much larger issue as people watch their buying power degrade right before their eyes. As the holiday season … [Read more...]