Amid a bevy of unstable events, like a global pandemic, the tipping of the scales of power in the political arena, social unrest, employment uncertainties and a slew of other 2020-borne calamities, itās very understandable to contemplate burying your life savings in a jar in the backyard in case things inevitably continue hitting the fan. Yet, silver linings abound, if only you … [Read more...]
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Say Goodbye to Debt: Advice from Experts
As we continue to put distance between ourselves and 2020, it remains destined to be a year not soon forgotten, despite how much we all wish we could. It saw schools and businesses shuttered, gatherings canceled and the introduction of the phrase āsocial distancingā into our daily vernacular. And itās not over yet. Since March 15, 2020, over 65 million unemployment claims … [Read more...]
2021 Local CPA Tax Directory
Take a look at this year's area tax-professional guide and find your personal hero to make what seems like a dreaded process into a year-after-year relationship filled with tax returns and peace of mind. Daniel Island | Isle of Palms | Mount Pleasant | Sullivanās Island Daniel Island Clyde L. Heirs, CPA 297 Seven Farms Drive, Unit 301 Daniel Island, … [Read more...]
How to Buy a New Car in 2021: The Open Road is Calling
COVID-19 altered most of our plans and normal routines in 2020, and it is likely to continue affecting us well into 2021, even with vaccinations underway. One aspect that has been impacted is how we vacation, with many families choosing road trips over flying, since air travel is perceived as higher risk, particularly for the elderly and people with chronic conditions. … [Read more...]
Preparing for the Future: Getting Your Legal Documents in Order
Planning for the future is never easy. Wills, trusts and power of attorneys are complicated topics that require us to make concrete decisions, explore complex legal topics and family dynamics and ultimately contemplate our own mortality. While itās tempting to put these big decisions on the back burner, avoiding these topics will create financial and emotional burdens for your … [Read more...]
Save (for) Yourself: Financial Tips for Growing Your Nest Egg
Spending money and buying new things can be fun, while being responsible with money, creating an emergency fund, budgeting and stashing money for retirement typically ā¦. arenāt as exciting. Yet financial responsibility is vital to living a secure life, not just so that you can plan to retire but so that you arenāt forced to go into debt due to an emergency, and you donāt have … [Read more...]
The Time to Buy is Now
If youāre thinking of buying a new or secondary home, or possibly refinancing your current one, now is the time when it comes to mortgage rates. āMortgage interest rates are historically low and weāre in a great market for home value appreciation,ā said Ethan Lane, branch manager at Mortgage Network. āLow rates lead to more affordable housing expenses and more purchasing … [Read more...]
Brightway, The McKenzie Agency: Customized Insurance Needs for All
Brightway insurance agency owner Jenny McKenzie is an experienced businesswoman who transitioned her consultant, accounting and management skills and focused on small businesses within the insurance industry to provide reliable and cost-effective insurance coverage for all clients ā and in particular members of her community, as well as their four-footed friends. McKenzie … [Read more...]
Mount Pleasantās Best Lender: Mortgage Network Gets Another Gold
Buying a house is cause for celebration. But long before you can pop open a bottle of champagne in your new homeās kitchen, youāll need to find a mortgage lender. The first step in the home-purchasing process isnāt what most would consider to be fun. To be blunt, it can be painfully grueling. However, it doesnāt have to be that way. The key to a smooth, painless lending … [Read more...]
McCay Kiddy, CPAs: The Heart of a Teacher
McCay Kiddy isnāt your ordinary CPA firm. Theyāre different ā historically different. Your typical small-to-medium-sized CPA firm primarily builds its business off of the annual tax return. Itās a passive, once-a-year transaction. For McCay Kiddy, the accounting business is much more than that ā itās about building a client relationship and cultivating a lasting and impactful … [Read more...]