With the current atmosphere in Washington, it might be a good time to recognize that some federal, state and local taxes are partially or substantially voluntary, and/or deferrable depending on personal choices. For example, capital gains tax liabilities are currently triggered by the sale of an asset at a profit. Any liability can be entirely or […]
Read MoreThat depends on how you define raisin. There has been a significant increase in the number of exchange traded funds (ETFs) offering a focused emphasis on current fashionable investment themes. While a diverse portfolio may offer the best long term results, many investors, at least with part of their portfolios, are seeking opportunities to concentrate […]
Read MoreWith the increasing probability that the federal corporate income tax rate is going up, we are seeing the usual, politically based projections, as to who will pay the higher rates. Some are saying that it will be investors and others are saying that it will be labor. It may well be everyone. All taxes charged […]
Read MoreOver the last several quarters we have seen an increase in market activity by individuals who seem to take pride in how much they don’t know about the stocks they are trading. This is not investing. Perhaps it is trading, wagering or just plain “rolling the dice.” Over the short run, this may not be […]
Read MoreWith the development and gradual deployment of effective vaccines, travelers, the hospitality industry and investors are thinking about what should be required before a restart for widespread international travel. Any attempt to look forward must, at least for now, recognize that border crossing requirements vary widely for most countries. Travelers should also realize that it […]
Read MoreKanban, also known as just-in-time manufacturing, is a methodology aimed primarily at reducing times within the production system, as well as response times from suppliers and to customers. The origin and development of this system is generally attributed to Japan, largely in the 1960s and 1970s, and to Toyota in particular. More recently, the concepts […]
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