Estate Planning For West Michigan Singles
Many of our West Michigan 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
Three New Tax Implications for Buying or Selling a House in the West Michigan 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
A Powerful Example of Tax Planning For West Michigan Families And Individuals
After the new year passes, it's wild to think of how fast things can go. 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
Two Ways Towards Making Money In Marriage Harmonious For West Michigan 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
Four Online Security Moves For West Michigan People Right Now
Firstly, our hearts are broken for the victims of the shooting at the Garlic Festival in California on Monday (one of whom was a six-year-old boy). These events accumulate to paint a picture of deep pain buried within our modern
Four Great Summer Tax Moves For Folks in West Michigan
Summer is flying by already. Do you feel that way? There can only be so many beach days in the year for most of us in the West Michigan area. And whether you're BBQing in the back yard or traveling a
Ashley Forrest’s Parents’ Guide For Telling Their Family’s Financial Story
How we are raised around financial matters can impact us for a lifetime. When a close friend or family member loses their home, or their job (or both), it can be frightening on several levels. You begin to wonder if the
Ashley Forrest’s Five Principles For Spending That Actually Produces Satisfaction
We're all still basking in the World Champion US Women's Soccer Team over here in the Forrest Tax & Accounting Services offices. Pretty amazing to see so much excellence, and on behalf of our country. Here's to hoping for continued
Three FAFSA Tips to Help West Michigan Taxpayers Get Their High School Grads Ready for College
Independence Day is this week. Bombs. Patriotism. Picnics. Barbecue. All those things. I often write about "financial independence" this time of year (yes, I like the puns)
Four Ways the IRS Reform Bill Helps West Michigan Taxpayers Like You (and Me)
Believe it or not, 2019 is almost halfway over (!). We're through the summer solstice, the days get shorter from here on out, and here at Team Forrest Tax & Accounting Services we begin to turn our eyes more directly