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Bruce Barton
March 29, 2019

State Tax Considerations for Retirement

Bruce Barton
March 29, 2019
State Tax Considerations for Retirement

As a financial advisor, I’m often asked about the best places to retire. I welcome the question, as one of the key considerations in planning your retirement is deciding where you will live.

Bruce Barton
March 15, 2019

20% Tax Deduction for Rental Real Estate

Bruce Barton
March 15, 2019
20% Tax Deduction for Rental Real Estate

The IRS issued guidance for rental real estate under section 199A rules. We look at the proposed rules.

Bruce Barton
February 12, 2019

Why Financial Planning Is Different for Tech Professionals

Bruce Barton
February 12, 2019
Why Financial Planning Is Different for Tech Professionals

With the release of Personal Finance for Tech Professionals, I’ve been getting asked how exactly is financial planning different for tech workers.

Bruce Barton
February 7, 2019

Sharing My New Book: Personal Finance for Tech Professionals

Bruce Barton
February 7, 2019
Sharing My New Book: Personal Finance for Tech Professionals

I spent the last year and a half writing this one-of-a-kind resource to help tech professionals build wealth and achieve financial goals.

Bruce Barton
January 3, 2019

IRS Sets Rules for the New 20% Tax Deduction for Pass-Through Business Income

Bruce Barton
January 3, 2019
IRS Sets Rules for the New 20% Tax Deduction for Pass-Through Business Income

Need tax essentials on pass-through business income? We take a look at proposed regulations.

Bruce Barton
December 18, 2018

Why Tax Loss Harvesting Should Be at the Top of Your Year-End Checklist

Bruce Barton
December 18, 2018
Why Tax Loss Harvesting Should Be at the Top of Your Year-End Checklist

If you’re considering tax loss harvesting, do it by December 31. Here’s what you need to know about this investment process.

Bruce Barton
November 29, 2018

When Should You Sell RSU Shares?

Bruce Barton
November 29, 2018
When Should You Sell RSU Shares?

What to do with restricted stock units—sell or keep—is important to your long-term financial planning.

Bruce Barton
October 25, 2018

Bunching Deductions to Reduce Tax in 2018

Bruce Barton
October 25, 2018
Bunching Deductions to Reduce Tax in 2018

By bunching deductions, you group together deductions that you may have otherwise spread over multiple years, packing them into a single tax year.

Bruce Barton
October 4, 2018

Gift and Estate Tax Limit Raised to $22 Million, Temporarily

Bruce Barton
October 4, 2018
Gift and Estate Tax Limit Raised to $22 Million, Temporarily

Regardless of the exemption amount, estate planning is vitally important to ensure your assets go where you want them to go upon your death.

Bruce Barton
August 31, 2018

3 Ways Couples Can Work Together on Finances

Bruce Barton
August 31, 2018
3 Ways Couples Can Work Together on Finances

Invest in both your relationship and your financial future. Here are tips for couples to work together on finances.

Bruce Barton
July 12, 2018

3 Ways to Estimate the Value of Your Home

Bruce Barton
July 12, 2018
3 Ways to Estimate the Value of Your Home

Want to know what your house is worth in today’s market? Here are three ways to find out.

Bruce Barton
June 26, 2018

Roth 401(k) or Regular 401(k)? Here’s How to Decide

Bruce Barton
June 26, 2018
Roth 401(k) or Regular 401(k)? Here’s How to Decide

If your 401(k) plan offers a regular and Roth option, how do you decide which to contribute to? Here are some tips.

Bruce Barton
May 24, 2018

Ten Mini-Projects to Get Your Finances in Order (Part 2)

Bruce Barton
May 24, 2018
Ten Mini-Projects to Get Your Finances in Order (Part 2)

Here are five more bite-sized projects to take control of your finances.

Bruce Barton
April 26, 2018

10 Mini-Projects to Get Your Finances in Order (Part 1)

Bruce Barton
April 26, 2018
10 Mini-Projects to Get Your Finances in Order (Part 1)

Getting your financial house in order can feel overwhelming. Here are some mini-projects that you can tackle in short order.

Bruce Barton
April 20, 2018
Investments

Investments Self-Review: What You Should Know about Your Portfolio

Bruce Barton
April 20, 2018
Investments
Investments Self-Review: What You Should Know about Your Portfolio

Whether you built your investment portfolio yourself or worked with someone else, you should understand its basic design. The specifications of its design, especially the overall mix of stocks and bonds, determine your portfolio’s performance.

Bruce Barton
March 30, 2018

New 20% Tax Deduction for Pass-Through Business Income

Bruce Barton
March 30, 2018
New 20% Tax Deduction for Pass-Through Business Income

Owners of certain businesses can take advantage of a new tax deduction. Here is what you need to know about the new pass-through rule.

Bruce Barton
March 9, 2018

7 Quick Ways to Save Money by Reducing Your Expenses

Bruce Barton
March 9, 2018
7 Quick Ways to Save Money by Reducing Your Expenses

If you want to save money, you have two options: reduce expenses or earn more. Most people are already earning the maximum amount of money they can in the short term, so increasing income isn’t really a valid option.

Chris Missirlian
September 26, 2017
Technology

Equifax Data Breach: What Was It and Were You Affected?

Chris Missirlian
September 26, 2017
Technology
Equifax Data Breach: What Was It and Were You Affected?

The Equifax was only the latest data breach and won’t be the last. Here is how to protect yourself against identity theft.

Bruce Barton
August 29, 2017

Non-Qualified Stock Options: Basic Features and Taxation

Bruce Barton
August 29, 2017
Non-Qualified Stock Options: Basic Features and Taxation

Two main types of stock options are offered to employees of technology companies: non-qualified stock options and incentive stock options. This article covers the basic features and tax treatment of non-qualified stock options.

Bruce Barton
August 22, 2017

Incentive Stock Options and Alternative Minimum Tax

Bruce Barton
August 22, 2017
Incentive Stock Options and Alternative Minimum Tax

If you’ve worked in technology startup companies for even a short time, you’ve probably heard a story about or know someone who exercised stock options and got into trouble with alternative minimum tax (AMT). That story most likely involved incentive stock options (ISOs) and a drop in the company’s stock price after the person exercised their option.

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