Yes, there is chaos in the political world. Since it’s not related to our vocation around here, I’ll withhold comment, and let’s move on to a happier conversation. Paying for college. (Yes, that was sarcasm.) So much ink (and an abundance of pixels) has been spilled over the past decade about rising tuition costs, that sometimes parents overlook the fact … Read More
Thinking Through Real Estate Investments In West Tennessee and North Mississippi
When it comes to your money, you’re either spending, saving, giving or investing. I know that many of my West Tennessee and North Mississippi clients are doing all four, which is always wonderful to see. The last one, investing, is the one I want to focus on today. I talk a great deal about climbing out of financial holes, but … Read More
Moore Enterprises’s Guide to Estate Planning for Digital Assets
Technology has certainly shifted our society over the last 15 to 20 years — you can see it right here in the West Tennessee and North Mississippi area. So much so, that it’s time we discuss estate planning with a technological twist. Before we get there though, may I offer you this important reminder: the only “magic” we can do … Read More
Jeff Moore’s Four Common Investment Mistakes
The stock market has caused some alarm as of late. Will investors wake up panicked or encouraged tomorrow? It’s hard to say. But one thing is clear: basing your peace of mind on market signals is no way to live. That said, I’d love to see my West Tennessee and North Mississippi clients be wise about how they are approaching … Read More
How West Tennessee and North Mississippi Residents Can Donate for Dorian Relief
Unfortunately, this is a follow-up piece to some advice I shared in the spring — March to be exact. When tornadoes ravaged Lee County, Alabama, the country rushed to its aid. Although nature is beautiful in various forms, it’s also equally unpredictable. And that unpredictability sometimes leads to loss of life and communities. If you’ve turned on the news anytime … Read More
Five Productivity Tips for West Tennessee and North Mississippi Busy Bodies
With Labor Day behind us, fall is just around the corner. (And a quick tax note: so are estimated taxes, if that applies to you. Due the 16th of this month. Consider yourself reminded. Though I will probably remind you once more.) Now … fall. This can be a happy transition (as it is for many), though I do know … Read More
Estate Planning For West Tennessee and North Mississippi Singles
Many of our West Tennessee and North Mississippi clients are married. What I have to say today is still relevant, conceptually (and even in some of the details). So don’t skip on by. As I have talked about before, estate planning is something that many families continue to neglect. I’m not here to toot that horn again today. But there … Read More
Three New Tax Implications for Buying or Selling a House in the West Tennessee and North Mississippi Area
Sometimes real estate is more art than science. Because every homebuyer’s situation is nuanced from home to realtor to geographic location, there’s no cut-and-dried way to go about it, and that’s whether you’re investing, moving or selling. But there are a few things you should know about — whether you’re a long-time homeowner or just beginning your search. Because buying a … Read More
A Powerful Example of Tax Planning For West Tennessee and North Mississippi Families And Individuals
It’s wild to think that there are only four more months in 2019. As we get older, time sure does fly. And unfortunately, many get stuck in a rut from year to year. Specifically related to taxes — many do not look at, or even think about, their tax situation until the winter or early spring. But if you can take … Read More
Two Ways Towards Making Money In Marriage Harmonious For West Tennessee and North Mississippi Couples
Summer is nearing an end. Which also means, well, wedding season is slowing down. If you’ve been married, you know that there is a big difference between the “wedding show”, and the real work of being married. One of the best pieces of advice I’ve seen for newlyweds is that they put just as much planning (if not far more) … Read More