Now that we’re more than half way through 2018, it’s a good time to review some of the changes imposed under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act enacted in December. While most of the changes didn’t affect your 2017 income tax return, they will come into play when you file for 2018. Most TCJA changes […]
Freedom means different things to different people. Most would agree freedom in the United Stables enables us to learn, work, speak and generally enjoy life. Consider, though, that fitness and a healthy lifestyle also give you freedom — the freedom to do things, whether it’s routine chores or favorite activities. It’s never too late and […]
How does an airport affect commercial real estate? I was reminded of that question recently when I flew to Granby to put together a land deal for a client. I thought to myself: If the weather’s clear enough, I could make better time flying to Granby from Grand Junction than I could leaving early, driving […]
Why did you start your business? If you’re like most entrepreneurs, you probably wanted greater control over your destiny. Perhaps you wanted to build something meaningful that could be sold for a profit or passed down to your children. You might have also wanted more freedom, financial abundance and the ability to travel frequently. Maybe […]
Find your passion. Choose a job you love, and you’ll never have to work a day in your life. It’s advice that’s been passed down for centuries, attributed to everyone from Confucius to Mark Twain to Marc Anthony. It’s cited so frequently it’s become a commencement address cliche. It might be well-intentioned advice. But is […]
What kills more people than motor vehicle accidents, illegal drugs, alcohol, AIDS, murders and suicides combined? This deadly killer is tobacco, and it’s preventable. According to the Centers for Disease Control, tobacco use constitutes the leading cause of preventable disease, disability and death in the United States. This isn’t surprising news. Nearly everyone knows tobacco […]
The second most-cited regret of people at the end of their lives is this: “I wish I hadn’t worked so much.” It’s an extraordinarily powerful and telling statement given all the things people could possibly regret when looking back at the lives they lived. For those who have a lot of life left to live, […]
Vacations, long car trips and busy schedules can all lead to major disruptions in our fitness routines. Whether traveling by car or plane, staying in hotels or with family, you can keep fitness a part of each day. Here are a few tips to help make your vacations more fitness-friendly: Sitting in a car for […]
“I’m looking for a solid single-tenant, NNN investment property at a 10 cap.” “You know what they say, location, location, location.” “Buy and hold. There’s never a good reason to sell.” “I buy only in the foreclosure market. That’s where the deals are.” “If you don’t have 35 percent down, don’t buy investment real estate.” […]
Maybe I’ve been doing this work far too long. A short 43 years ago, estate planning — estate tax planning in particular — was a focus for many clients. In 1975, the highest estate tax rate was 77 percent for estate transfers in excess of $10 million. The amount exempt from estate taxes was $60,000 […]