Financial Planning
Get legal advice on how to take control of your personal or business finances, whether you're tackling student loans, medical bills, taxes, or bankruptcy.
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What Is MACRS Depreciation?
Most long-term assets you use in your business must be depreciated using the MACRS depreciation method—at least on your tax return.
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What Is Mello-Roos? the Ultimate Guide to This California Tax Law
If you have questions about Mello-Roos, we have answers. This California tax on properties is controversial and often misunderstood.
· 6 min read
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What Is Current Ratio and How to Calculate It
Current ratio is a measure of a company's liquidity, or its ability to pay its short-term obligations using its current assets. It's also a useful ratio for keeping tabs on an organization's overall financial health.
· 3 min read
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What Is Fixed Cost?
Fixed costs are expenses you pay each month, regardless of your business's sales or production. Understanding your fixed costs can help you price your products and remain profitable.
· 4 min read
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What Is a 1099-NEC and When Does My Business Need to Issue One?
Report your independent contractor payments with confidence on Form 1099-NEC.
· 4 min read
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What Are Retained Earnings? How to Calculate Them
Retained earnings are the profits that remain in your business after all expenses have been paid and all distributions have been paid out to shareholders.
· 3 min read
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When to File Bankruptcy: Examples and Advice
Bankruptcy may be a last resort, but for the right person or business, it’s also a second chance. Learn if bankruptcy protection is right for you and what to expect from the process.
· 11 min read
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Business Financing Tips for Hispanic Small Business Owners
Do you have a great idea for a new business but aren't sure what to do to get it off the ground, or are you ready to take it to the next level and you're looking for ways to do so? When it comes to financing options, it's easier than you think.
· 4 min read
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How to Apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) Benefits
If a serious illness or accident has left you unable to work, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits. Here’s what you need to know before you apply.
· 4 min read
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What Are Real Estate Tax Sales?
If a real estate owner does not pay the required taxes on a property, the county will offer the property up for sale at an auction as a 'tax sale' to help generate the lost tax income. There are two types of tax sales—tax lien sales and tax deed sales. Both result in a flexible and secure investment with minimal market risk.
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