For all their potential problems and fees, there may be times single premium income annuities may be the right investment in your portfolio. See this posting in MarketWatch by Robert Powell: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/when-are-income-annuities-right-for-you-2013-09-07 Just remember that no one investment fits all, so it pays to discuss this with an independent financial advisor or planner that can give you an unbiased opinion on the pros and cons as it relates to you. For financial, accounting and tax musings, You can count on us to count for you! email: bstonercpa@sbcglobal.net phone: 818-317-6035 Website: www.briantstonercpa.com Follow me on Twitter! @bstonercpa
Six Quick Productivity Tricks So You Can Go Home Early
If you have an endless to-do list, you’re not alone these days. Most of us are constantly looking for ways to work smarter and get more done. Here are six quick tips to help your productivity so you can go home early. 1. Group tasks If you have lots of errands to run during the week, why not set aside one day or part of a day to get them knocked out all at once? It saves start/stop time and may also save gas and time getting dressed up (if you work at home). You can also try grouping tasks such as personal care appointments, doctor’s appointments, sales calls, and client visits. Your schedule will be freed up in big blocks of time so you can focus on creative projects without having to constantly watch the clock. 2. Use checklists Checklists are best when you have a task you need to repeat. They’re great when you’re stressed and don’t want to forget a step (such as in packing your suitcase for a trip). They’re also great for tasks that repeat infrequently (Now how did I do that last time?) Stop and take a minute to create your checklist the next [...]
Financial Advice That Will Save You $50,000
See this article in Forbes by William Balwin for an alternative method of financial advice: http://www.forbes.com/sites/baldwin/2013/09/04/financial-advice-that-will-save-you-50000/ This may not be for everyone, but it is worth a look. For financial, accounting and tax musings, You can count on us to count for you! email: bstonercpa@sbcglobal.net phone: 818-317-6035 Website: www.briantstonercpa.com Follow me on Twitter! @bstonercpa