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Whether you’re a serial entrepreneur or you’re just considering venturing out on your own, you need to lay a solid financial foundation before diving into the deep end. Here are three elements that can help anchor your financial plan.  #1: Lay the Financial Foundation Before launching a new business venture, it’s critical to ensure you start on solid financial footing....

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Lifestyle inflation is an easy trap to fall into, especially as you earn more money. But living within or below your means doesn’t have to translate to months of Ramen noodles and nights home alone. Instead, it’s an opportunity to intentionally spend your money and bring more meaning and fulfillment to your finances. Find Your Financial Sweet Spot First, it’s...

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Donor-Advised Funds are an excellent way to carry out your charitable giving goals. Why are they so beneficial? It’s primarily because of the unique advantages like immediate tax benefits and flexibility concerning cash and non-cash assets. Let’s explore donor-advised funds a little more in-depth to see how they may be a valuable tool for you. The Basics of Donor Advised...

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Blue Rock Financial Group is proud to announce that our CCO & Director of Operations Kelly Kaczmarcyzk has earned their CFP® certification marks authorized by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board). According to the CFP Board, only 5.5% who hold this designation are between the ages of 20-29 and only 23.4% are female making Kelly’s accomplishment even...

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Proactive tax planning is a year-round endeavor, but the year’s end presents business owners with opportunities to maximize their tax savings. Here are a few key strategies to consider before ringing in 2022.   Fill Up Your Retirement Funds It’s essential to save as much as you can for retirement in tax-advantaged accounts like 401(k)s or IRAs.  Apart from setting...

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How do you want your possessions to be transferred when you’re no longer here to make decisions? Many times, we focus solely on accumulation. Growing within our role, achieving our goals, and completing what seems like a never-ending to-do list. Rarely, do we take the time to plan for our death. What happens then? All that you’ve collected will be...

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Small business owners have various options for retirement savings. Those options can sometimes be challenging to navigate or leave you with unanswered questions. When is the right time to start a 401(k) plan? Should you stick to SEP IRAs?  Is your business ready for a more structured and sophisticated retirement plan?  Here is how to tell which option is right...

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Your 401(k) is an excellent tool that provides you with an enormous opportunity to save for retirement. But like any tool, you only get the maximum benefit if you use it to its full potential. Are you making the most of yours? Here are five powerful strategies to help bolster your 401k. 1. Max Your Company Match Let’s start simple—if...

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On top of saving for your retirement and other goals, business owners also have to take the lead in saving for their kid’s education. How can business owners save for college smarter? ...

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Mutual funds and ETFs provide diversification at a low cost—essential to a long-term investment plan. How can these investments impact you?...

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