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Why the US China Trade Deficit Matters

By Jo Gardner | Feb 6, 2019 | Comments Off on Why the US China Trade Deficit Matters

The relationship between United States and China substantially affects the economies of both nations.  Believing that we shouldn’t import Chinese goods as we buy products at the Dollar store is a little like believing we should eat only natural foods as we bite into a twinkie.  Our economy currently counts on discounted prices from Asian…

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Will Home Ownership Rise as HPI and Mortgage Rates Stabilize

By Jo Gardner | Feb 5, 2019 | Comments Off on Will Home Ownership Rise as HPI and Mortgage Rates Stabilize

Renters crave home ownership as part of the American dream, but just don’t feel ready or able to take on the responsibility or risk of buying a home and committing to a new mortgage yet.

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Happy Spring Festival, Lunar New Year and Chinese New Year!

By Jo Gardner | Feb 5, 2019 | Comments Off on Happy Spring Festival, Lunar New Year and Chinese New Year!

If your resolutions already crashed, it may be your second chance! Happy Chinese New Year, Spring Festival and Lunar New Year 2019!

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3 things That Control When you Retire

By Jo Gardner | Jan 30, 2019 | Comments Off on 3 things That Control When you Retire

Today, a friend of mine lamented how she wished she could retire now, but can’t afford it.  Neither can I retire today, unless I can live on much less than I do now.  The conversation made me think. How ready are most of us to retire when we want to retire? This is just a…

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Shutdown: Economy Slows while Uncertainty Grows

By Jo Gardner | Jan 25, 2019 | Comments Off on Shutdown: Economy Slows while Uncertainty Grows

Traditionally money is not saved by a Government shutdown.  In fact, government shutdowns cost more money.  In the past, Furloughed government employees have been given back pay for the layoff period.  Now, the uncertainty is causing many consumers to forego vacations and other spending and focus on paying down consumer debt.  Not eating out, bypassing…

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Get Your Tax Refund On Time with Three Simple Steps

By Jo Gardner | Jan 25, 2019 | Comments Off on Get Your Tax Refund On Time with Three Simple Steps

Worried about your tax refund being delayed?   Today, the processing of tax returns is mostly automated if you e-file and get refund via direct deposit.  If you want to avoid delays in your tax refund by a short staffed IRS team, make sure your tax return can be automated too.  The three steps to keep…

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Global Economy is Slowing; Is Recession Looming?

By Jo Gardner | Jan 24, 2019 | Comments Off on Global Economy is Slowing; Is Recession Looming?

Do you recognize any of the signs of an economic slowdown that lead to a recession? The economic slowdown you see on the horizon is not limited to the US but is a global event.  The economy is still moving along, but no longer quickly.  China’s economy is also flattening, and Europe says when China…

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Debt Reduction Works – Even on Post-Holiday Debt Hangovers

By Jo Gardner | Jan 22, 2019 | Comments Off on Debt Reduction Works – Even on Post-Holiday Debt Hangovers

During this U.S. government shutdown of historic length, household debt Holiday spending hangovers are an even larger threat than in recent years.  Furloughed government workers still have expenses that need to be paid, whether by cash or credit and there will be extra debt to be paid when the shutdown is over, even if it…

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Why whistleblowers matter

By Angelica | Jan 22, 2019 | Comments Off on Why whistleblowers matter

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Original Article Posted at : http://www.accountingtoday.com/podcast/why-whistleblowers-matter

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What clients need to know about Wayfair

By Angelica | Jan 22, 2019 | Comments Off on What clients need to know about Wayfair

South Dakota v. Wayfair Inc. has led to the largest change in sales tax in the last 50 years. Since 1967, businesses have operated under the premise that a substantial physical presence is needed in a state, in order for said state to subject the business to their sales tax collection and remittance requirements. ”Substantial…

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