If you were to only consider daily stock market performance, you would likely think that the economy is quite volatile. By contrast, when the stock market is evaluated from a broad perspective, it more clearly shows steady growth over time. There is no one size fits all approach to completely
Current volatility in the market can often allow emotions to interfere with investment decisions. This is the importance in establishing an investment strategy for the long term so that in difficult times it is easier to stay the course. However, these turbulent times also can reveal potential opportunities in the
This blog is part of an ongoing series highlighting tips and strategies that could help you benefit from or better manage your real estate interests. Be sure to check back to our Real Estate blog frequently to learn more. Read Part one here. Did you Know: Partnership Representatives Did you
Life insurance policies are a great way to pass on a large sum of money to a beneficiary when you pass away. What many people don’t know is that you can name a non-profit organization as the beneficiary. This makes it possible to give a much bigger donation than you
This blog is part of an ongoing series highlighting tips and strategies that could help you benefit from or better manage your real estate interests. Be sure to check back to our Real Estate blog frequently to learn more. Did you Know: Self-Rentals Did you know that rental income to
The IRS entered the 2022 tax season with significant operational challenges including an enormous backlog of unprocessed returns and chronic issues with customer service quality. While it’s typical for the agency to begin tax season with up to about one million unprocessed returns, this year the number increased to 11.7
529 plans are an investment vehicle that allows taxpayers to save for all levels of education. Contributions are made with after-tax dollars, but accumulated earnings and qualified withdrawals are tax-free for federal taxes. If savings towards education for your child or another beneficiary is a priority to you, this type
Gifts-in-Kind and the Importance of Donor Acknowledgement of these gifts for Taxes Purposes Happy Holidays from the Barnes Dennig family to yours. As we are quickly approaching the end of 2020, it’s a good time to evaluate recent standards updates and implementation plans. While a lot of focus has been
Indianapolis is the largest city in Indiana and serves as the state capital. It’s home to Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Monument Circle, and the Indiana State Capitol. Beyond the area’s rich history, there are a variety of businesses located in Indianapolis ranging from large publicly-held companies to small
The manufacturing sector has seen a sharp uptick in mergers and acquisitions over the past year, and the trend continues to accelerate. While COVID-19 initially stalled deal activity, within a few months production was back at pre-pandemic levels, and deal volume soared. The reality is that manufacturing is uniquely positioned
The Securing a Strong Retirement Act easily passed the House last week. Labeled “SECURE 2.0” by many, given it builds on some of the provisions recently passed by the SECURE Act. Designed to expand retirement plan coverage and increase savings, the proposed changes impact both individuals and companies. Here are
The United Kingdom (UK) officially left the European Union (EU) on January 31, 2020, in the midst of an extended period of confusion, back-and-forth negotiations and unanswered questions for many businesses and individuals that work and live in the area. With an 11-month transition plan that ended on December 31,