“You can’t time the market” is an old maxim, but you also might say, “You can’t always time retirement.” Market losses on the front end of retirement could have an outsize effect on the income you receive from your portfolio by reducing the assets available to pursue growth when the market recovers. The risk of […]
Four Tips to Help Avoid Burnout While Working from Home
The coronavirus pandemic has completely changed the corporate landscape. Many companies have transitioned to having a majority of their employees work from home. As a result, long commutes, office lunches, and face-to-face meetings could be a thing of the past. Even when the pandemic eventually subsides, working remotely may be here to stay. According to […]
Year-End 2020 Tax Tips
Here are some things to consider as you weigh potential tax moves before the end of the year. Defer income to next year Consider opportunities to defer income to 2021, particularly if you think you may be in a lower tax bracket then. For example, you may be able to defer a year-end bonus or […]
Five Tips to Regain Your Retirement Savings Focus in 2021
In early 2020, 61% of U.S. workers surveyed said that retirement planning makes them feel stressed.1 Investor confidence was continually tested as the year wore on, and it’s likely that this percentage rose — perhaps even substantially. If you find yourself among those feeling stressed heading into the new year, these tips may help you focus […]
Is Now a Good Time to Consider a Roth Conversion?
This year has been challenging on many fronts, but one financial opportunity may have emerged from the economic turbulence. If you’ve been thinking about converting your traditional IRA to a Roth, now might be an appropriate time to do so. Conversion Basics Roth IRAs offer tax-free income in retirement. Contributions to a Roth IRA are […]
Maryland’s Commitment to Emergency Economic Relief
Governor Larry Hogan today announced the $250 million ‘Maryland Strong: Economic Recovery Initiative,’ which will provide funding from the Rainy Day Fund to directly assist restaurants, small businesses, local entertainment venues, arts organizations, and Main Streets across the state. The initiative doubles the state’s total commitment to COVID-19 emergency economic relief for Marylanders to $500 […]
Additional Funding Available through COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Fund
Governor Larry Hogan and the Maryland Department of Labor have announced additional funding is available beginning Wednesday, October 28th through the successful COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Fund, which is designed to support small businesses undergoing economic stresses due to the pandemic by preventing or minimizing the duration of unemployment resulting from layoffs. The award (up to […]
Harford County Grants
Small Business Relief and Business Owner Assistance are still available if you did not apply previously. https://www.harfordcountymd.gov/2880/COVID-19-Business-Relief-Grants Winter Restaurant Relief Grant New Restaurant Relief Grants now available even if you already received another Harford County Grant. http://www.harfordcountymd.gov/2879/Restaurant-Relief-Grant
Baltimore County COVID-19 Small Business Restaurant Reimbursement Program
Eligible businesses can apply thru Monday, November 16 to be considered for the funding. https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/departments/economicdev/covid19-assistance/restaurantreimbursement.html
Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgivenss
For Borrowers Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) borrowers may be eligible for loan forgiveness if the funds were used for eligible payroll costs, payments on business mortgage interest payments, rent, or utilities during either the 8- or 24-week period after disbursement. A borrower can apply for forgiveness once it has used all loan proceeds for which […]
