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August 31, 2024

The Case For Muni Bonds

How about a 6.40% yield* for a AA rated school district? Sounds interesting, right? If you are a small business owner in California, looking for passive income, and tired of being gouged by taxes, consider California Municipal Bonds

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August 24, 2024

An Update on I-Bonds

Remember when I-bonds were all the rage?? If you purchased I-bonds in August of 2022 when a popular investing website article declared "Run, Don't Walk, for I-Bonds," your investment would be yielding 2.96% right now.

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August 17, 2024

Independent Contractor vs. Employee

Do I have independent contractors or full-time employees? If you hired workers for your business, knowing the difference between these two designations is critical. The Department of Labor final rule on independent contractors went into effect on March 11th.

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August 3, 2024

California Business Tax Climate In 2024

California’s corporate tax system ranks 48th according to the Tax Foundation. The Tax Index has 5 different components, and CA ranks poorly in most of them.

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July 27, 2024

New CA Employment Laws For 2024

What do marijuana and equal wages have in common? They are now both protected by law in CA.

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July 13, 2024

FTC Bans Noncompete Agreements

Considering launching your own small business?? The FTC just banned noncompete agreements, making it easier for you to break away from your desk job.

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