"The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn’t said." – Peter F. Drucker As I wrote a couple weeks ago, the start of the year is pretty important, in my opinion. And the LAST thing you need is to be stressed over finances. Yet that’s, unfortunately, how many families start their year, this year. So, is there anything … Read More
This List Will Help You
“A daily routine built on good habits and disciplines separates the most successful among us from everyone else.” – Darren Hardy Last week I wrote about financial resolutions — and, well, John Tierney of the New York Times must be a reader! The columnist devoted a fantastic column to the keeping of resolutions and though he didn’t name me directly, … Read More
This Is The Last Week …
"Life consists not in holding good cards but in playing those you hold well." – Josh Billings I woke up Monday morning, after the wonderful holiday weekend … and I had a realization: after today, there are only FIVE days left in 2011. Perhaps not a genius realization — fine. BUT, if you’re smart about how you handle these days, … Read More
“My Holiday Prayer” Northridge Accountant Explains
"People travel to wonder at the height of the mountains, at the huge waves of the seas, at the long course of the rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motion of the stars, and yet they pass by themselves without wondering." -St. Augustine It seems that every year around this time that we tax professionals … Read More
Northridge Accountant: “I’m A Myth-Buster”
"If you love life, don’t waste time, for time is what life is made up of." – Bruce Lee Scattershooting around the tax world while simultaneously preparing for a sure-to-be-busier tax season (thanks for all the recent referrals — keep ’em coming!) AND navigating the perils of another holiday season … well, it means one busy Enzo! Seriously, we’re getting … Read More
Northridge Accountant On: “How To Handle All These End-Of-Year Giving Requests”
"The only way to get positive feelings about yourself is to take positive actions. Man does not live as he thinks, he thinks as he lives." – Vaughan Quinn The other day, I received probably the 20th "Consider including _____ in your holiday giving plans" request of the season. I’m not tired of it (in fact, I welcome it), but … Read More
“Make These Moves This Month” Northridge Accountant Advises
"The way we communicate with others and with ourselves ultimately determines the quality of our lives." -Anthony Robbins Hey, maybe my readers of last week’s Black Friday tips REALLY took it to heart! Apparently, sales from that day were up a whopping 16% from last year, which, as I write this on Monday morning, is driving the stock markets up, … Read More
Northridge Accountant On: “Betting On Black”
"95 percent of your emotions are determined by how you interpret events to yourself." – Brian Tracy You know how Thanksgiving got its start, don’t you? Smack in the middle of horrendous civil war, President Lincoln proclaimed the last Thursday of November as a national day of Thanksgiving which should take place every year. I believe Lincoln understood a fundamental … Read More
I’m NOT a Financial Planner, But …
“Don’t wish it were easier, wish you were better.” – Jim Rohn First off, I hope you’ve had the chance to respond to last week’s blog — and thanks to the many who took the time to help US help YOU before tax season strikes. But secondly, I’m here to challenge your thinking a little today. This blog post might … Read More
Questions Which Might Affect Your 2011 Tax Bill
“If you treat an individual as if he were what he ought to be and could be, he will become what he ought to be and could be.” -Goethe I have a few questions for you, which won’t take very long to answer, but can help US help you keep your taxes down, even for this year. Just email the … Read More