FinCEN Identifier, Explained Presented by Marc Aarons   I’m reaching out today regarding a new reporting requirement in 2024 called the “FinCEN Identifier,” introduced by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) in response to the Corporate Transparency Act. This subject can be a bit technical, so I wanted to share a quick overview below of […]

5.9% is the biggest COLA increase in decades.  Provided by Marc Aarons  On October 13, 2021, the Social Security Administration (SSA) officially announced that Social Security recipients will receive a 5.9 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2022, the largest increase in four decades. This adjustment will begin with benefits payable to more than 64 million […]

Things you can do for your future as the year unfolds.  Provided by Marc Aarons  What financial, business, or life priorities do you need to address for the coming year? Now is an excellent time to think about the investing, saving, or budgeting methods you could employ toward specific objectives, from building your retirement fund […]

POAs and other advanced directives are becoming more important.  Provided by Marc Aarons  The point of the POA. A power of attorney (POA) is a legal instrument that delegates an individual’s legal authority to another person. If an individual is incapacitated, the POA assigns a trusted party to make decisions on his or her behalf. […]

Market volatility continues into the new year. Provided by Marc Aarons The first week of 2021 has already had many ups and downs. Just because it’s a new year doesn’t mean that the 2020 issues go away, and so far, 2021 has been no exception to this rule. The markets opened on January 4 and […]

What are the keys to prepare to grow wealthy together?  Provided by Marc Aarons  When you marry or simply share a household with someone, your financial life changes—and your approach to managing your money may change as well. The good news is that it is usually not so difficult. At some point, you will have […]

Looking ahead can help you conquer these unique obstacles. Provided by Marc Aarons  When it comes to retirement, some women face obstacles that can make saving for retirement a challenge. Women typically earn less than their male counterparts and often take time out of the workforce to care for children or other family members. Added […]

How separate (or intertwined) should your financial lives be? Provided by Marc Aarons @ (714) 887-8000  Some spouses share everything with each other – including the smallest details of their personal finances. Other spouses decide to keep some individual financial decisions and details to themselves, and their relationships are just fine. Just as a marriage […]

QUOTE OF THE QUARTER   “I’m an optimist. It does not seem too much use being anything else.”  – Winston Churchill     QUARTERLY TIP   Study the I.R.S. hobby loss rules if you want to write off self-employment losses. You may regard your venture as a business activity or a trade, but the I.R.S. may […]