12/09/2021
It's the end of the year, and soon it will be 2022. If you've been meaning to get your financial house better aligned with your values and dreams, here's a good article to assist you in your search for help.
10 Questions to Ask a Financial Advisor - NerdWallet
Before hiring a financial advisor, ask these 10 questions as you interview advisors to make sure you find the best person for your situation.
11/17/2020
You have many decisions to make as a business owner. We can help you to determine what retirement vehicle is best for you.
Solo 401(k) Vs SEP IRA: Which Is Better? | Bankrate
Both kinds of plans can be started relatively fast and without many of the hassles of traditional plans.
05/05/2020
Will COVID-19 change the employment landscape as we know it? We think it will.
At Cobblestone, we specialize in retirement plans for the self-employed and the gig-worker. Let's chat!
How Coronavirus Will Help Build the Workforce of the Future
Businesses are creating opportunities outside of the traditional 9-to-5 as a result of the coronavirus crisis.
04/24/2020
Why did the price of oil go negative this week? Check out this 2 minute video to learn about the global struggle for oil dominance.
Gas Guzzling Contracts
LPL Financial Research CIO Burt White explains why current low demand for oil is about more than cheap gas prices--it's also about who controls oil productio...
04/20/2020
It's "Budgeting Monday" over here at Cobblestone.
Try and guess what you're paying for monthly tech subscriptions. I'll wait.
Chances are, most of you have underestimated what you spend on tech, and for many of you, you spend up to 40% more on tech thank you think.
In normal times, we might say no big deal. But during quarantine and stay-at-home orders, every penny counts.
At Cobblestone, we suggest that you perform a subscription audit once or twice a year. If you haven't done one, today is the best day to do it.
For additional help with budgeting, give us a call or send us an email from our website.
You’re spending more on your subscription services than you think
Eighty-four percent of people underestimated what they spent on digital subscriptions in a new survey.
04/15/2020
Self-employeds: While the IRS gave you a 3 month extension to file your tax returns - July 15 - the sooner you file, the sooner you'll get your relief funds.
Self-employed and need a Covid-19 relief loan? You should wrap up your 2019 taxes right now
The Paycheck Protection Program opened to independent contractors and self-employed people on April 10. You'll need Schedule C from your 2019 tax return to apply.
03/09/2020
Let's keep all of this in perspective. Market corrections are common, and often necessary part of a full market cycle. Best advice is to reassess, rebalance, and resist making emotional decisions.
Use this time to get ready for the next leg up.
01/14/2020
The best result at the end of tax season is to OWE $1 in my opinion. Don't give the government an interest free loan on your money, that's a flawed savings plan.
So how can you be sure you're not giving too much? Check your W-4. The new streamlined W-4 is out, read about it here.
For better savings ideas, give us a call at Cobblestone.
Here's the New, Much Better W-4
If I had to rank tax forms from worst to best, the W-4 would take the top spot. The worst part of any new job is when you fill out that sheaf of paperwork on your first day, and you know you save the W-4 until last because you’re just not sure what to do with it.