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Structuring the Purchase of a Vehicle for a Small Business: A Comprehensive Guide

As a small business owner, purchasing a vehicle for business use can be a strategic decision to support your operations. However, it’s important to structure the purchase properly to maximize tax benefits, ensure adequate protection, and avoid potential legal and financial risks. This article will guide you through the best practices for purchasing, insuring, and financing a business vehicle, while also exploring the pros and cons of owning a vehicle within a small business.

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Insurance & Risk Management Angella Welcome, CFP® Insurance & Risk Management Angella Welcome, CFP®

All American Social Security Numbers Possibly Leaked: What You Need to Know and How to Protect Your Credit

In a shocking cybersecurity breach, a hacker collective recently released a database containing the Social Security numbers (SSNs) of millions of Americans. This unprecedented leak has left citizens across the country scrambling to protect their identities and financial standing. If you’re concerned about how this breach might affect you, here’s what you need to know and the steps you should take to safeguard your credit.

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Market & Economic Commentary Angella Welcome, CFP® Market & Economic Commentary Angella Welcome, CFP®

The sky is always falling, but never does

At a wealth management firm, we spend a lot of our time preparing for all potential probabilities that can affect our clients’ financial lives. Some scenarios we attribute high probabilities to and others have super low probabilities. Our jobs include thinking about all potential scenarios and having plans in place to make sure our clients are still able to lead secure, stable, and fulfilled lives for themselves and their families.

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Tax Planning Angella Welcome, CFP® Tax Planning Angella Welcome, CFP®

Understanding the 83(b) Election: A Guide for Startup and Tech Employees

In the dynamic world of startups and tech companies, equity compensation is a common way to attract and retain top talent. Among the various forms of equity compensation, restricted stock is often a key component. When you receive restricted stock, understanding the tax implications is crucial. One important tax strategy to consider is making an 83(b) election. In this article, we’ll explain what an 83(b) election is, its potential value from a tax standpoint, and provide an example to illustrate the benefits. We’ll also link to a sample 83(b) election form and show where to file it with the IRS.

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Firm News & Updates Angella Welcome, CFP® Firm News & Updates Angella Welcome, CFP®

Reflections from My First NAPFA Conference

Having recently transitioned from the investment management industry to my new role as an advisor with Pioneer, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to attend my first NAPFA conference earlier this month. The National Association of Personal Financial Advisors – NAPFA for short – is the primary non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for fee-only, fiduciary financial advice.

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