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April 16, 2026 | By Eric Degen | 0 Comments

Should You Continue Your Self-Employment Side Hustles or Replace Them with Traditional Employment?

Deciding whether to continue your self-employment side hustles or transition into traditional employment requires a structured evaluation of financial stability, long-term opportunity, and personal priorities. Each path offers meaningful advantages, but they operate under very different economic and tax frameworks. The right decision is rarely absolute and is typically based on how well each option

January 30, 2026 | By Eric Degen | 0 Comments

Understanding the “No Tax on Tips” Rule Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduced a new federal income tax benefit that is often referred to as “no tax on tips.” While the phrase is catchy, the rule is more precise and more limited than the headline suggests. This article explains how the rule works, what qualifies, and what does not. What

December 16, 2025 | By Eric Degen | 0 Comments

Starting 2026 Poised for Increased Business Success

The start of a new year creates a rare window of clarity. The noise of daily operations quiets just enough to allow business owners to step back, reassess, and make deliberate choices. Entering 2026 poised for increased success is not about chasing bold resolutions. It is about building focus, resilience, and momentum through disciplined planning

November 25, 2025 | By Eric Degen | 0 Comments

The Strangest Tax Strategies and Loopholes Ever Used

Every tax system, no matter how complex or well intentioned, contains unusual rules that create opportunities few people ever notice. While most taxpayers focus on common deductions and credits, history is filled with strange, unexpected, and sometimes brilliantly creative strategies that took advantage of gaps in the tax code. These oddities highlight how resourceful

November 24, 2025 | By Eric Degen | 0 Comments

The New Trump Accounts under the OBBBA

The Trump Account is a new type of children’s savings vehicle created under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and is designed to give every eligible child a meaningful financial head start. New parents and casual readers are paying close attention because these accounts blend long term savings with a straightforward structure that is

November 20, 2025 | By Eric Degen | 0 Comments

Home-Based Business Expense Guidebook

This guidebook is designed for business owners operating LLCs, Partnerships, and S-Corporations from their homes. It explains how common expenses work, how to document them properly, and provides practical worksheets you can use with your tax professional or advisor. This is an educational tool and not a substitute for personalized tax advice. Table of

October 20, 2025 | By Eric Degen | 0 Comments

The Dangers of Scaling Too Quickly: Why Smart Growth Wins Every Time

Growth is often celebrated as the ultimate measure of business success. Entrepreneurs are taught to chase expansion, attract investors, and multiply revenue as quickly as possible. Scaling up is portrayed as a sign of strength and validation, proof that the business model works, and the market is responding. Yet rapid growth, if not managed carefully,

September 17, 2025 | By Eric Degen | 0 Comments

Building Good Personal Credit

Your credit score is more than just a number; it’s a financial passport that determines how easily you can secure loans, qualify for favorable interest rates, or even land an apartment or job. Building and maintaining good personal credit isn’t just about avoiding mistakes; it’s about creating habits that demonstrate you are a trustworthy

August 25, 2025 | By Eric Degen | 0 Comments

Cash Flow is King: Practical Tools for Predicting and Managing Liquidity

In business, cash flow is the lifeblood that sustains growth, fuels operations, and creates the breathing room to seize opportunities. While revenue and profit may dominate headlines, it is liquidity that determines whether a company can survive the unexpected and thrive in the long run. A business can show impressive sales on paper, but without

July 8, 2025 | By Eric Degen | 0 Comments

The 2025 “Big Beautiful Bill”: What It Means for Your Tax, Estate, and Business Planning – Reference Chart

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, brings sweeping, permanent changes to the federal tax code. These changes affect how families preserve wealth, how business owners plan for growth, and how individuals manage taxes over time. Below is a summary of the most likely relevant provisions. Policy Area 2024

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