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Crisis is a word that gets used a lot these days. Especially in headlines. It’s loaded with meaning… and feelings. These days you might find yourself spinning out with something like panic, dread, fear, anxiety, and any variety of mental/emotional...

Starting a business is an exciting (and scary) step. Initially, you were equipped with a vision, some basic business know-how, and a plan. You also likely understood that you had tax obligations (you’re a taxpayer after all). However… having a general idea...

Urgency is a tyrant. Especially when things go awry related to your money. You’re motivated to defend it with an iron grip … even at the expense of your overall state of mind.That’s how the banking “crisis” has a lot of people feeling right now. If you’re...

Feeling stressed about your tax debt? You’re not the only Tacoma taxpayer in that boat. According to U.S. News, 1 in 5 Americans with tax debt feel “extremely stressed” right about now. And who can blame you for feeling this way? Rising costs over the past year...

Loaning money to family is tricky. There’s a minefield of complications that can be set off with one step in the wrong direction. Our own government is a perfect example. We’ve got a hefty debt, and we’ve borrowed A LOT from other nations to subsidize our...

Things are pretty interesting over at Twitter right now. The removal of blue ticks from the accounts of well-known public figures and companies has some scrambling to prove authenticity (including the New York City government – yikes!). Not to mention all...

 Did you travel for spring break? I know it’s come and gone for most Tacoma families and college students. Maybe you traveled, maybe you didn’t, or maybe the nice weather has you planning for summer.You know when you’re returning home from a road trip and you...

 Wedding bells might be chiming for some Tacoma people as we head into warmer weather, but for others, the thud of a gavel signals the end of a happily-ever-after.As if a separation or divorce isn’t enough of a punch in the gut for you, it can be further...

We’re in the last leg of the regular tax season here. My office has been working overtime (often literally) cranking out returns for our Tacoma clients. If you haven’t touched base with us yet, and still need to process and file your paperwork, things will be a little...