Richard Streitfeld – Buddhist Mensch

(More!) Peace, Love and Financial Planning
(and information on 3 relevant presentations)

The following is Part II of an excerpt from “Peace, Love and Financial Planning — An Illustrated Guide to Money”, by E. Larson Gunness, a local financial planner (and friend). Click here for Part I Note: “You” is the narrator in the book, who is working for a local accounting firm, and has just met
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Richard Streitfeld – Buddhist Mensch

Peace, Love and Financial Planning

The following is an excerpt from “Peace, Love and Financial Planning — An Illustrated Guide to Money”, by E. Larson Gunness, a local financial planner (and friend). Note: “You” is the narrator in the book, who is working for a local accounting firm. Art Comes in for a Meeting One day, a person named Art
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Richard Streitfeld – Buddhist Mensch

Best of the Mensch
Financial Tips you may have Missed

Q: I landed a new job in sales and upgraded my wardrobe. Can I deduct the expenses? –Taylor Slow A: Nope — the tax code can be magnanimous but these are purely personal expenses. You also cannot deduct perfume, lipstick, lip balm, an electronic toothbrush or your coconut-lime shaving cream. (Okay, lipstick if it is
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Richard Streitfeld – Buddhist Mensch

How To Pay Uncle

Q: What will the IRS do with my information once they know my bank account? –E. Snowden, Moscow A: Most of my clients use direct deposit when they have a refund; it’s the fastest and most efficient way to get the money due them. Now many of these same good folks shriek at the thought
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