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Richard Streitfeld – Buddhist Mensch

Best of the Mensch
Financial Tips you may have Missed

February 26, 2015 Rich Streitfeld, CPA
College and Retirement, Financial Planning, Taxes

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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Zen Mensch Accounting

Benefits With Friends
Some Good News In Paying For Health And Disability

January 12, 2015 Rich Streitfeld, CPA
College and Retirement, Insurance– Health Business and Property, Taxes

This issue brings together recent developments and strategies about paying for health care and disability. It’s a complicated — but important — subject. I hope there is something useful for everyone. (And if not, there is a little family anecdote.) Q: Is there anything GOOD that came out of the last budget bill? –M. McConnell,
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Zen Mensch Accounting

Breaking Up is Hard, Says Jew
How to Dissolve Your Marriage,
Not Your Financial Security

September 18, 2014 Rich Streitfeld, CPA
College and Retirement, Divorce, Financial Planning, Taxes

Divorce can be traumatizing.  Not always, but even in the most amicable situations separation is a nuisance. Yes, this is how I spent my summer vacation. Think you’re done once you’ve had her beheaded, Henry (VIII)? Review the beneficiaries on your retirement accounts. Do you still want your ex on them? You might. Be sure to rummage through your
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Richard Streitfeld – Buddhist Mensch

Back to School Edition
(Get Schooled By The Zen Mensch)

August 28, 2014 Rich Streitfeld, CPA
College and Retirement, Taxes

Q: How can I save for Molly’s college AND my retirement ? –Yale Mary, No Haven, CT A: Most of us cannot. It helps if you marry young, have two stellar jobs with pensions, produce 1.7 genetically modified children with perfect grades, and have an inheritance from Granny. Even then, it’s virtually impossible to guarantee
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