by Karla Dennis | Aug 20, 2020 | Blog
Our very own Karlton Dennis was published in Forbes Magazine this year. Below is a quick overview of his article, but go ahead and click the link above to read the full article! As a business or real estate owner, you can be sure to have lots of meetings and business conversations over a meal. Unfortunately, many folks do not know that you can write off these business meals by taking the time to legally document them. Below are three ways to assure that you are legally documenting your write off and protecting yourself in the case of an audit. read...
by Karla Dennis | Aug 6, 2020 | Blog
If there’s anything that the last several months have taught us, it’s that having a preparedness plan in place is critically important when it comes to protecting the future of your family and your business. While no one could have predicted exactly how COVID-19 would impact our country, it is proving out that having a preparedness plan in place will give you a head start on recovery in the face of a future disaster. While your experience of shifting operations for COVID-19 is fresh, create or update a preparedness plan for your business using the strategies below as a starting point. read...
by Karla Dennis | Jul 23, 2020 | Blog
Saving for retirement requires a good deal of preparation— more so than just about any other area of life. Many people find this to be an overwhelming task, wondering how much to save, when to start and what’s a good spending-to-saving balance. Developing a retirement savings strategy shouldn’t be difficult. Typically, the hardest part is getting started! The easiest place to begin is to visualize the kind of retirement you want. Then, choose the date that you want to start living your retirement dream. Selecting a date to retire is key because any pension and Social Security distributions will vary depending on your retirement start date—and healthcare costs will depend on whether you qualify for Medicare. You’ll also need to know how many years you have to save in order to meet your goals. read...
by Karla Dennis | Jul 14, 2020 | Blog
New gardeners have come out of the woodwork this year, looking to create a sustainable food supply in their own backyards. Of course, not everyone has the space or the time to create a full-on outdoor garden. So, why not start small…and indoors? Growing herbs indoors allows you to enjoy homegrown produce that adds a zip of fresh flavor to meals with a quick clip of a few fresh sprigs. For gardening newbies, it also serves as a low-stakes entry into more substantial edible gardening—and all you need is a sunny window. Start your own indoor herb garden this year by following a few helpful tips: read...
by Karla Dennis | Aug 13, 2020 | Blog
Investing can be really tricky business, especially if you have no experience. Karla Dennis & Associates wants you to stay informed and educated about all the opportunities that are out there for you. Nowadays there is so much information online, you can research and prepare yourself to consider new and exciting business endeavors. If you are not familiar with real estate syndication click here (re syn #1) before moving onto the rest of this blog. As mentioned previously in our Real Estate Syndication blog, this process requires planners and investors to come together, make a deal, and invest in property. Below are the pros and cons of real estate syndication and of Self-Storage Syndication. (re syn #2) read...
