GUIDELINES TO FINANCIAL FREEDOM
GUIDELINES TO FINANCIAL FREEDOM
Charitable donations are a common part of life for most Americans, especially those with higher incomes who are able to contribute more to charity. Giving to charity enriches the lives of those in need in the community while helping fund special causes that matter. Charity also provides plenty of tax...
Tax-loss harvesting is the act of selling securities at a loss to gain back and offset any capital gains tax owed from selling more profitable assets. This is a great strategy commonly used to help limit short-term capital gains, as this type of gain is commonly taxed at a higher...
Running a small business can be a demanding and challenging endeavor. Business owners are often stretched thin across various responsibilities and tasks, including human resources, daily operations, and even legal. With so many obligations, it can be hard to focus on the crucial aspects of one’s business, including the necessary...
The big story during November was the decline in Treasury yields. The bond market experienced large moves in interest rates, with the 10-year Treasury yield falling to 4.36% from over 5% in October. For context, the -0.54% decline in the 10-year yield ranks among the biggest 1-month drops since December...
Investing and saving for retirement can be a difficult undertaking, especially when the difficulties of managing the intricacies of life are apparent. How does one go about investing or saving and where can one go to get help or advice on the matter from a trusted professional? The answer often...
In a perfect world, investors would only see gains when checking their accounts. But in the real world, the stock market can be volatile and doesn’t always trade on a straight upward trajectory. No one wants their investments to decline, but when the market does trade lower, it's possible to...
A business financial advisor is a financial professional who provides business advising or guidance to businesses for compensation. These advisors are licensed to provide various services such as investment management, tax planning, debt management, budget assistance, and financial planning for businesses. These advisors can act as a “one-stop-shop” for a...
How Tax Credits Can Play a Big Role for Small Businesses b4b-tax-incentives-2023 Download
The S&P 500’s Concentration Offers a Lesson on Diversification Written by: Susan Smith (CFA) & John Smith (CFP) Reviewed by: Rob Santos Rob Santos Chief Executive Officer As CEO and founder of Arrowroot Family Office, I specialize in the overall management of the firm. I also work with affluent families on providing bespoke family office...
Stocks and bonds were both impacted by a chain of events during the third quarter. It started with rising oil prices, which caused inflation to re-accelerate in August. The rebound in inflation contributed to a sharp rise in interest rates, with the 10-year Treasury yield rising above 4.50%. The rise...