I am sure you’ve heard of the monkey trapping technique where a hunter hollows a coconut, ties the coconut to a tree, and leaves a treat such as fruit inside the coconut. The hole is big enough to fit the monkey’s empty hand, but when it makes a fist, the monkey’s hand becomes too big
Author: Stephen Boatman
Stephen has been investing for over 10 years and has always had a passion for helping others understand money and teaching them how their hard earned assets can be leveraged to meet their financial goals. Stephen has understood how wealth management and financial planning can change lives ever since he was in his teenage years thanks to his parents ensuring he was well versed in the topic. Within this realization, he discovered his purpose: making a positive difference in the lives he is surrounded by and the financial industry he works in.
How to Contribute $67,500 into a Solo 401k in 2022
Solo 401k’s have always had a large annual contribution limit, but the trick is getting to that limit while living within the rules provided by the IRS. There are four rules to follow to contribute the entire $67,500. Rule #1: Qualifying Business You must work in a for-profit business with “one” employee: you. However, the
Should Your LLC Be Taxed as a Partnership or an S-Corp?
When taxed as an S-Corp, you pay yourself a reasonable wage, and the remaining income is a distribution that avoids FICA taxes!
The Child Tax Credit 2021: What’s Changing?
Last week, an estimated 35 million households received a monthly payment for the expanded Child Tax Credit…
If I Had to Recommend One Book About Money
If you wish to improve your financial life or enjoy well-written books then I would recommend taking the time to read “The Psychology Of Money”.
How Much Car Can You Afford?
We will solve this problem using a sliding scale. Our scale will range from 10% to 30% of our annual pre-tax income.
The Best Credit Cards EVER… For Now
I want to start this off by apologizing to my dad and Dave Ramsey, both adamantly against credit cards. I was raised in a home that praised the debit card and cash because they were low risk and made over spending less likely.
5 Item Checklist For New Dentists
Swimming has specific markers that you can use to predict someone’s potential. For instance, if you were to judge a group of strangers from afar to see who had the most significant swimming promise, you would look for physical markers that set them apart before they even got in a pool. These markers would be
PSLF: The Best Student Loan Program for Non-Profit and Government Employees
The most advantageous program for non-profit and government employees is PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness.) It features the shortest payoff period (10 years!) and tax-free loan forgiveness (which could be worth tens if not hundreds of thousands of dollars!) PSLF sounds good, but the process for forgiveness can be complicated. And considering that only 2%
Should I Refinance My Home?
In case you haven’t heard, mortgage rates are the lowest they have ever been. The chart below shows average mortgage rates over the past 49 years, from 1971 to 2020. Currently, the 30-year mortgage has an average rate of 3.17%. You can view the chart above and edit the timeline yourself in order to see
