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07.15.26

How to Build a Stronger Workforce With a Strategic Onboarding Process

Articles
Business Owners

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows that hiring has slowed in recent months. Even so, thousands of people continue to start new jobs, and every new hire represents a...

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07.14.26
Jon T. Meyer, CFP®

What Homeowners Need To Know About Rising Insurance Costs with Crosby Warren (Ep. 8)

Podcast

Insurance costs have been rising fast, and many homeowners are wondering what changed.  Why do policies feel more expensive, more restrictive, and harder to understand? In this episode, Jon Meyer...

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07.13.26

FAQs About Resolving Small Business Tax Issues

Articles
Business Owners
Business Tax

Tax problems can happen to even the most organized small business owners. A cash flow crunch, an unexpected tax notice, a missed filing deadline or a payroll tax oversight can...

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07.08.26

Stress Testing: A Smart Way to Manage Today’s Business Risks

Articles
Business Owners

Business owners today face no shortage of uncertainty. Persistent inflation, evolving trade policies, cybersecurity threats and ongoing geopolitical tensions have made planning challenging. Although it’s impossible to predict every disruption,...

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Midyear Review,
07.07.26

Midyear Tax Planning: Review Opportunities to Save Taxes This Year (or Next)

Articles
Individual Tax & Planning

Summer is a good time to see whether your income, deductions and investment activity are lining up as expected. Let’s take a look at a few areas that commonly provide...

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07.06.26

Selecting a Tax Accounting Method for Your Small Business

Articles
Business Owners
Business Tax

Small business owners must answer an important question: Should we use the cash or accrual accounting method for federal income tax purposes? Larger entities are required to use the accrual...

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07.02.26

Hot Topic Webinar: Quarterly Economic Update

Webinar

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 12 to 1 p.m. CT   You’re encouraged to share this event with friends, colleagues, and family members. The second quarter brought continued movement in the...

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07.01.26

Open the Door to Investment with a Winning Pitch Deck

Articles
Business Owners

Whether you’re launching a start-up, expanding into different markets, developing a new product or pursuing a business acquisition, attracting investors requires more than a good idea. Investors want to see...

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06.30.26

Will Your Social Security Benefits Be Taxable?

Articles
Individual Tax & Planning

Last year, the new tax deduction for taxpayers 65 and older was sometimes referred to as “no tax on Social Security.” In actuality, this up-to-$6,000-per-individual deduction, also known as the...

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06.30.26

June 2026 Market Review

Articles
Market Review
Wealth Management

To the Moon (or Mars)? SpaceX IPO highlights the power of the AI narrative, while a growing pipeline of new issuance may reduce a long-standing technical tailwind for U.S. equities....

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06.29.26

What’s the Right Entity Type for Your New Business?

Articles
Business Owners
Business Tax

Start-ups must choose a legal entity for their business activities. The type of entity you select affects how the business is taxed and who may be held personally liable for...

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06.24.26

Building Bench Strength for Effective Succession Planning

Articles
Business Owners
Business Tax

Every business will eventually face leadership transitions. Whether key people retire, pursue new opportunities or become unable to do their job, your business must maintain continuity. Often, smooth transitions depend...

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06.24.26
Ross Gobel, CFP®

5 Financial Conversations to Have Before a Parent Moves In

Blog
Wealth Management

One thing I’ve noticed with many families is that the decision to have a parent move in is rarely just about having an extra bedroom. Sometimes the decision happens after...

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Mastering the 360 Mindset with Jon Meyer artwork
06.23.26
Jon T. Meyer, CFP®

Selling a Business: What Owners Need to Know Before Going to Market with Blake Johnson (Ep. 7)

Podcast

Thinking about selling your business someday? The decisions you make years before a transaction can have a major impact on value, buyer interest, and your options when it’s time to...

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06.23.26

When the Sale of an Appreciated Home Triggers Taxes — and When It Doesn’t

Articles
Business Owners
Business Tax

Home values have risen significantly in many areas of the country over the last several years, leaving some homeowners with substantial gains when they sell. Of course a large profit...

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