On December 27, 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 was signed into law. This legislation addresses a second round of stimulus checks, extended federal enhancements to unemployment benefits, new PPP funding, and a host of tax impacts. We’ll review the highlights below and invite you to reach out for more information. Stimulus Payments In […]
In the current near-zero interest rate environment, most banking institutions aren’t providing any interest on their corporate banking accounts. Worse still, if an organization is willing to lock up reserves into short-term CDs at these same banks, they are only able to earn 0.25% at most. With interest rates being so low and the uncertainty […]
Joining finances represents a critical juncture for financial decision making that has a lasting impact on a couple’s future financial position and impacts the future stress and tension money can have on a relationship. Here are considerations for couples combining finances . Sharing a Macro Perspective (Seeing the Same Big Picture): Money. It’s one of […]
As we move ever closer to November 3rd, the 2020 presidential election is once again shaping up to be a polarizing event for our country. To top it off, the impacts of COVID-19 bring new challenges regarding the voting process and its integrity, due in part to an election that will involve the widespread use […]
It’s not necessary to do extraordinary things to get extraordinary results.” – Warren Buffett Since RTD’s founding in 1983, we have been inspired over the years by the generous passion of so many individuals and corporations who have been striving to make this a world a better place, not just for today but for generations to […]
Anyone who knows me knows how much music is a part of my everyday life. I especially enjoy live concerts and prefer smaller venues over stadiums. I listen to a variety of genres depending on the mood I’m in or one I want to elevate to. I was struggling with a topic for this blog […]
Before you clear off your dining room table, putting away those tax documents, take this opportunity to organize your financial records. Whether you prefer a tabbed binder or a digital folder, taking the time to pull together and annually update your financial information will be beneficial in the long run. Not only will it make […]
The recent market volatility has brought the subject of behavioral finance back into focus. There are biases inherent in the human mind that affect a person’s ability to make sound decisions, whether they are related to an investment portfolio or everyday life. Over the coming quarters, I’ll be looking at a number of these biases […]