The Wiser Wealth Blog
Tax Deductions that Help Your Community
In the aftermath of COVID-19, the divide between those struggling financially and a now even wealthier upper middle class has increased quite a bit. While politicians attempt to solve this [...]
What is Georgia GOAL?
While we continue to discuss taxes during this quarter, an often-overlooked planning opportunity for Georgia residents is what is known as the Georgia GOAL Program. Created in 2008 with the [...]
Are Rising Energy Costs Good for the U.S. Economy?
Oil prices have risen 60% in the past 12 months affecting the pocketbooks of consumers and the bottom line of businesses, but this may not spell the imminent disaster it [...]
What is a Donor Advised Fund?
When the tax code changed in 2017 and the standard deduction was almost doubled, many households began taking the standard deduction rather than itemizing their deductions. The Tax Cuts and [...]
Questions to Ask when Hiring a CPA
When hiring a CPA to prepare your tax returns, it is important to determine if he or she is equipped for your particular needs. Many people think a CPA understands [...]
Tax Returns: Do-it-Yourself or Hire a CPA?
“In this world, nothing is certain but death and taxes,” according to Benjamin Franklin back in 1789. While this is still basically true today, does that mean everyone needs to [...]
How to Leverage Assets to Buy a Home
There are various ways to leverage wealth and one of those is through an asset-based or securities-based lending program. They are usually offered through banks affiliated with broker dealers. The [...]
4 Steps to Get Financially Organized Before Retirement
Getting financially organized for retirement comes down to first developing a realistic plan that reflects your personal financial situation. And second, setting up your finances in such a way that [...]
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