Category: Asset Protection

If you're self-employed or have a small business, the idea of a 401(k) may make you jump to two conclusions: "My company is too small" or "I can’t afford it."  Well, you’re not too small and you can afford it! …Read more  »

Regulators issued new mortgage rules last week designed to prevent a return to lending practices that helped crater the housing market and brought the financial system to its knees during the past decade. Here’s a look at some frequently asked …Read more  »

There’s been a lot of fuss on how the "fiscal cliff" will get the U.S. economy into trouble in 2013. For starters, here’s a thorough explanation of how it can impact the economy. (Video published by the WSJ on Oct. …Read more  »

A tax break that has long been untouchable could soon be in for some serious scrutiny. Many home buyers deduct their mortgage interest when assessing their tax bill, a perk that has helped bolster the income of millions of families …Read more  »

One way or another, Uncle Sam is going to get his cut. Count on it. And so will your state and local governments. That said, as you file taxes there are certain things you can do as a real estate …Read more  »

Following up to our previous article titled, "3 Reasons a Series LLC Should be a Real Estate Investor’s Best Friend", we now focus on benefits of a Delaware Series LLC. The Delaware series LLC is a form of a limited …Read more  »

A growing number of real estate investors are using a self-directed IRA to finance their property purchases nowadays. That’s because a self-directed IRA can provide them with the opportunity to buy real estate and earn rental income without paying early …Read more  »

Real estate is one of my absolute favorite areas in the tax law because there is so much flexibility in how to do things to legally maximize the tax benefits available. Real estate is also one of the most complex …Read more  »

Half of all homeowners may be paying too much.  Here's what you can do about it. Home prices are still going down in many markets. But your property-tax bill might well be going up. The good news: There are ways …Read more  »