The 2018 Tax Reform Bill brought changes that may have left you dreading filling in your tax return more than you usually do. You’ve heard about some of the updates and you’re not sure about how they affect you. The good news is that some of the changes make the process simpler than before. It […]
On December 22, 2017, President Donald Trump succeeded in passing the 2017 “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (affectionately dubbed “TCJA”). This tax season is the first year that the residents of Maine will be able to evaluate the results of Trump’s tax reform act. So far, the results have been a mixed bag nationally. As […]
Billions of people were affected by cyberattacks and data breaches in 2018, which led to tens of millions of dollars in damages. According to Positive Technologies, a digital security firm, cyberattacks were up 47% in the April-June period of last year compared to the same period in 2017. With data breaches and cyberattacks becoming more […]
Now that you’ve finally graduated it’s time to start thinking about your career. Although this is a very exciting period of your life, it can also be quite stressful. You’re probably wondering whether you even have enough knowledge and skill to work as an accountant and what your next step should be. However, the best […]
For many people, retirement means a more relaxed lifestyle and a chance to enjoy travel, hobbies, family, friends and recreational activities. The sooner you start preparing for retirement the better. If you start too late, you may find retirement difficult. If you’re smart with your money and pay attention to how you use it, save […]
At times, it can feel overwhelming, working day-in-and-day-out at a job you hate. Yet, you have bills to pay so you force yourself to go. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could live the life of your dreams? What if you could do what you love for a living? Then, work wouldn’t feel like work. […]
Businesses are evolving, and while many people prefer paying with cash or credit, there are others that want to use alternative forms of payment. What alternative ways are businesses accepting payment? 1. On-the-go Payment Options There was a time when businesses had to be at one central location. These businesses could only accept payments in […]
