Kevin Hedley is a partner with Hedley & Co., PLLC in Clifton Park By Kevin Hedley, MS, CPA, PFS At the beginning of the year, Jan. 2 to be precise, the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 set a...
Saving For Retirement – Tax Deferred
Stephen Kyne, partner, Sterling Manor Financial LLC, Saratoga Springs By Stephen Kyne Saving for retirement - as important as we all know it is - isn't always easy. For most people there are bills to pay, children to educate,...
Taxes Here, There And Everywhere
Kelly Reinhart, CPA, is the managing partner of Reinhart & Associates By Kelly Rienhart, CPA It is safe to say that if you are not close with your tax and financial planning professional, now is the time to make...
Common Sense Security Audits
By Mark Shaw I used to work with an ex-military IT guy who would look at new PCs with in the box and say "Wow, what a security threat", I would laugh and ask him what would make them...
Nutrition Is Important For Busy People
Elyn Zimmerman, owner, Lifeseeds Nutrition Counseling, Saratoga and Round Lake By Elyn Zimmerman Is your work life dragging your diet, and maybe even your health, down? For many, the highest percentage of one's waking hours is spent at the...
Agents Help Negotiate Insurance Maze
By Judy Ture Chances are everyone has an insurance plan. Whether it is through your employer or you are retired and have a policy directly with a carrier, there are professionals available to help you buy coverage. Maybe you...
Equine Law Deals With Owners, Agents Jockeys, Breeders, Stable Hands, And More
Jockeys, like this one at Saratoga Race Course, need legal representation at times By Susan E. Campbell The equine industry is the largest agricultural industry in New York state , those in the industry say, and as such has...
E-Verification: Benefits and Criticisms
By Dhianna Yezzi E-verification is annoying and time consuming. In addition, the system has faced a barrage of criticism over the years for being flawed in its design and implementation. It erroneously flags authorized workers, especially naturalized citizens and...
Health Care Taxes Impact Contractors
Stephen Cardinal is a tax partner at Teal, Becker & Chiaramonte CPAs, PC By Steve Cardinal Recent tax laws could impact the type of business entity employed by builders and contractors. A new Medicare surtax on employment income (0.9...
Retirees Must Make Key Decisions
Robert Snell, financial adviser with Edward Jones Financial By Robert Snell When you're working, you have a financial strategy that is largely based on one goal: saving money for a comfortable retirement. You'll likely have to make many adjustments...