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Estate planning is about making sure your wishes are carried out. When we think about estate planning, we often envision very wealthy people who have squadrons of CPAs, lawyers and stockbrokers looking out for their finances. That’s only part of the story, though, because there are several estate planning steps that everyone should undertake. http://ow.ly/x8RC30reZSU

The US Small Business Administration released guidance Wednesday clarifying that lenders must recognize the previously established extended deferral period for payments on the principal, interest, and fees on all Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, even if the executed promissory note indicates only a six-month deferral. http://ow.ly/2BI730re1vP

Whether you’re just starting your career, or you’ve spent decades in the workforce, there are steps you can take to increase your chances of having a financially secure retirement. https://www.360financialliteracy.org//How-to-Boost-Retirem

Thanks to IRS.gov there are resources and answers to help guide you through the tax process when starting your new business. Here are six tips for you to follow, as a new business owner. https://quickbooks.intuit.com//tips-for-people-starting-a/

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) and Employment and Training Administration (ETA) both published guidance related to the reopening of schools. http://ow.ly/YYbr50Bztii

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The stock market’s roller coaster ride this year, spurred largely by the COVID-19 crisis, has many people craving stability. One way to potentially steady a portfolio is with real estate. This article looks at real estate investment trusts. https://www.salazar-cpa.com/is-your-portfolio-ready-for-a-/

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In the first 6 months of 2019, alone, over 3,800 data breaches were reported, with over 4 billion records being exposed as a result. If you broke it down evenly, that would be over 20 million records stolen every single day this year. http://ow.ly/grHp50BmEwn

QuickBooks Live Bookkeeping surveyed small business owners about how the coronavirus forced them to shift operations. Many respondents’ revenue grew from 2018 to 2019, yet most (88%) say COVID-19 has affected business operations and almost a quarter (23%) are taking on more day-to-day tasks. http://ow.ly/gX4U50BmEsj

Vital information regarding temporary tax cuts from our friends at Enoch Tarver. If you need help understanding this new information, give us a call, we’d be happy to help!