April 2018 Tasks
Welcome to April! It’s still raining in most areas and snowing in others, which feels like a terrible April Fool’s Day joke. Except the joke is on us. Investing a bit of precipitation can feel painful, but it will pay […]
March 2018 Tasks
The difference between February 28 and March 1 is palpable. March 1 brings hope, sprouts of green, and sunshine. February 28 is despondent, defensive against the cold, and gray. What a difference a day can make. As you embrace the […]
This Month’s Paycheck
Many people will see their W-2 paychecks go up a bit this month. The lower federal tax rates passed as part of the 2017 Tax Cuts & Jobs Act are going into effect, which means less will be withheld from […]
February 2018 Tasks
February is here, which means groundhogs, snow, more snow, and potentially higher paychecks, now that the revised 2018 tax rates have gone into effect. (Not sure what to do about any increase you see? Check out our write-up here. […]
January 2018 Tasks
Happy New Year! May your 2018 be full of creative empowerment, personal fulfillment, and professional success. There are a handful of things to think about this month to get 2018 started off right. The first one (no surprise) […]
Taxes: It’s Going to Be Okay
So the tax changes are really here. The House and Senate bills have been reconciled and re-approved, so all that is needed is a presidential signature to make the law official. Now that we know what the final bill really […]
December 2017 Tasks
Happy December! Normally this month, we’d be talking about the joys of looking back on 2017, thanking those who have supported you, and reflecting on all the good work you have done. But mostly we’re just thinking about taxes. As […]
November 2017 Tasks
Happy November! It’s month eleven of 2017, and it is a delightful time to reflect back on the first ten months of the year (even if – like me – you struggle to understand how they passed so quickly). […]
October 2017 Tasks
October is definitely my favorite month. It’s a month full of sweaters and jeans, spicy teas, and baseball playoffs. And if fundraising is part of your reality, October may also mean grant writing and grant reports. So October might not […]
September 2017 Tasks
Our hearts go out to those still struggling with flooding and residual effects of the hurricane last week, including a number of clients, friends, and family members that reside in the greater Houston area. (We see you, we love you, […]
