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Why Proactive Planning is More Important Than You May Realize

Submitted by Desmond Wealth Management, Inc. on April 30th, 2022

There's an old saying that reminds us "if you fail to plan, you plan to fail." Whoever coined that phrase was talking about the world of small business accounting whether they realized it or not.

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  • Business
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Interest Rates, Inflation, and Investment Strategy Part 1: Understanding Interest Rates

Submitted by Desmond Wealth Management, Inc. on April 22nd, 2022

At its March 15–16 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, the U.S. Federal Reserve raised its federal target funds rate by a quarter point. It was the first increase since December 2018, but it wasn’t a huge surprise. Fed Chair Jerome Powell had already said we should expect as much, with the potential for additional hikes before year-end.

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What Makes a Business Sustainable?

Submitted by Desmond Wealth Management, Inc. on April 22nd, 2022

When we are talking about building a sustainable business, we are talking about one that is built to last.

Often, entrepreneurs get caught up in the headlines about businesses with hyper-growth rates. We start thinking of how we can replicate these results.

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All the Best Cash Flow Practices for Medical Practices

Submitted by Desmond Wealth Management, Inc. on February 16th, 2022

According to one study conducted by U.S. Bank, a massive 82% of all businesses that ended up failing said that cash flow issues were a major contributor to that event. Often, this doesn't just come down to the amount of money coming into an organization — it relates to the timing as well.

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Tax Planning in Turbulent Times Part 3: Tax-Wise Financial Planning

Submitted by Desmond Wealth Management, Inc. on January 3rd, 2022

In our last two pieces, we covered some tools of the tax-planning trade, as well as how to deploy them for tax-efficient investing.

However, tax planning isn’t just for your investments. Life happens. Often, we cannot predict its next moves, but we can weave each event into the tax-planning fabric of your financial life.

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Is Inflation Haunting Your Financial Dreams? Part 1: What We Know

Submitted by Desmond Wealth Management, Inc. on September 7th, 2021

Has the specter of inflation got you spooked? Recent headlines are filled with sightings. In this two-part series, let’s take a closer look at what to make of all the commentary and what you can do about it as an investor. First and foremost, we caution against succumbing to fear or panic in the face of inflation. As usual, careful planning remains your best guide.

 

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  • Inflation
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Minimizing Tax on Social Security Benefits

Submitted by Desmond Wealth Management, Inc. on July 31st, 2021

Whether your Social Security benefits are taxable (and, if so, the amount that is taxed) depends on a number of issues. The following facts will help you understand the taxability of your Social Security benefits. 

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  • Retirement
  • Social Security
  • Tax Planning
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Are Concerns About Inflation Inflated?

Submitted by Desmond Wealth Management, Inc. on July 24th, 2021

US consumer prices were up by 5.4% for the year ending June 2021, the largest annual increase since August 2008.1 Naturally, inflation is at the center of attention for many US investors.

 

INFLATION OUTPACED

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  • Inflation
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Raising Capital for Your Startup: The Basics

Submitted by Desmond Wealth Management, Inc. on June 27th, 2021

Creating a successful business requires a good idea combined with skill, talent and ambition. However, even if you have all of those elements, you may end up falling short if you can’t raise the capital that you need to move forward.

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Year-End Financial Checklist: 4 Money Moves You Should Prioritize Now

Submitted by Desmond Wealth Management, Inc. on December 8th, 2020

If you can’t wait for 2020 to be over, you’re certainly not alone. However, don’t let the challenges of this year distract you from taking care of important end-of-year financial moves.

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