Focus CPA

Yes, we’re moving—just across street. Not far at all, but it will still create a bit of chaos for a while. Like many others, I tend to avoid change. We’ve been in the same location for 13 years.

When the United States was founded, it was built on the hope of a fresh start—a place where people could create their own lives and pursue their goals.

In today’s world, keeping an open mind seems to be out of fashion. We talk, but we don’t always listen. Social media has become a popular platform for expressing opinions — often anonymously…

Recently, I had two AHA moments—those small but powerful realizations that shift your perspective. The first came while I was searching for the perfect vacation to relax and recharge.

We take care of things that I value. I take my car to the mechanic to keep it running smoothly. I have my furnace serviced every other year to insure heat during the winter. I exercise and watch what I eat to keep to improve my performance and to enjoy life.

Living in Green Bay, WI, we experience both the beauty and the stark reality of a winter wonderland each year. The sight of icicles hanging from trees is breathtaking. However, driving on sheer ice can also take your breath away—for entirely different reasons.

Tax time is just around the corner. With our federal income tax rates ranging from 10% up to 37%, lowering your income to the next lower bracket can reap great benefits. For as your income jumps, so does your tax rate.

Thanksgiving is a celebration of abundance, a time to focus on all there is to be thankful for. Yet, thoughts of scarcity can still creep in. A recent update to our personal financial statement stirred up mixed emotions. In the early days of starting a business, our financial outlook was bleak.

In July my family held a wedding reception for my son, John and his new wife Alicia. The wedding was held in Arizona, where he now lives, but he wanted a family celebration in Wisconsin.

Culturally we are encouraged to look at life from a scarcity mindset. I have heard it from my parents, from school, in sports, from media ads, and from my peers.