By: Brad Beckett The Declaration of Independence This Tuesday, July 4th, will mark 247 years of America’s independence! Today’s infographic takes a look at the Fourth of July “by the numbers” and provides insight into this holiday that we hold dear. Whatever you do to celebrate, do it safely and have fun…..and, as always, stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!! "The Fourth...
By: Jeffery S. Watson Dear Anna, “I’m tired of this!” I’ve heard that from several clients who are having to go back and locate or create records for their businesses. Their time of “running and gunning” and “easy money” is over, and they are now having to figure out what they borrowed, how they spent it, and what, if anything, they made. I am aware...
Your weekly news & updates Here is this week's "Weekly Roundup" from Real Estate Investing Today, the news & views site from the National Real Estate Investors Association. Visit our Website Housing Costs Continue to Drive Inflation Index The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) was up 0.1% in May, 2023. Click here to...
By Brad Beckett Statista says there are big changes on the horizon for several occupations over the next 10 years. Many jobs will be eliminated outright thanks to rapid changes in technology and other advancements that have altered the way people work, making some occupations disappear, while others emerged. Interestingly, cashiers, who are at risk of being replaced by self-checkouts, are...
Your weekly news & updates Here is this week's "Weekly Roundup" from Real Estate Investing Today, the news & views site from the National Real Estate Investors Association. Visit our Website NREIA Joins Buckeye Institute Calling on SCOTUS to Protect America’s Judicial System from Abuse The Ohio-based Buckeye Institute for Public Policy Solutions filed an amicus brief in Acheson Hotels v. Laufer, calling on...
Your weekly news & updates Here is this week's "Weekly Roundup" from Real Estate Investing Today, the news & views site from the National Real Estate Investors Association. Visit our Website FHFA Says Home Prices Up 4.3% Year-Over-Year According to the latest Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) House Price Index (HPI), U.S. house prices rose 4.3% from March 2022 through March 2023. Click here to...
By: Jeffery S. Watson Dear Anna, Most of you know that I’m a practicing attorney in Ohio with a history of trial work and litigation. One of the things a trial lawyer thinks about is how to get information admitted into evidence. I want to share with you the best way to get text messages between you and another party admitted into evidence. There is...
By Brad Beckett Statista says millennials are the "buy now, pay later" generation, with 56% of those born between 1980 and 1994 saying they made online purchases that allowed for interest-free payment of goods & services in several installments. Compared with other generations, it's quite high...but it looks like Gen Z is hot on their heels. As always, stay safe and...
By Tiffany McBroom and Melanie Sikma The current economic climate makes this a good time to focus on bad debt losses. As an individual taxpayer, deducting bad debt losses has always been controversial with the IRS. To claim the deduction, you must first establish that the loss was from a bona fide loan transaction that went wrong. So be alert. Avoid ill-advised...
Maumee, Ohio - May 30, 2023: The City of Maumee is under scrutiny for its refusal to place a crucial referendum on the November 2023 election ballot. The referendum would allow voters to determine whether recently enacted Ordinance 002-2023 should be overturned. The rental housing ordinance, promoted by City Administrator, Patrick Burtch, would impact approximately 25% of Maumee’s housing stock. It...