More than Money Blog
There is more to living a happy and productive life than staying hyper-focused on finances.
While staying within your means and keeping on top of money matters can help you highlight what’s important, it’s the “what’s important” that truly matters. Broussard Poche wants to shift your focus from being worried about finances to enjoying the fruits of your labor. Our blog will keep you on the right track, offering advice, tips, and reminding you to enjoy your business and your family along the way.
CONTRIBUTOR: Elizabeth J. Moreau, CPA/ABV, CVA, CHFP
Liz is a partner in the tax department of Broussard Poché, LLP with more than 25 years of experience in virtually every dimension of business. She’s cultivated a wealth of knowledge in areas of corporate taxation, financial analysis and business appraisal. She shares her knowledge here, on the More than Money Blog.
CONTRIBUTOR: John L. Istre, CPA
John has been with Broussard Poché, LLP for 20 years, becoming one of the go-to sources for audit info. Now, John serves as Audit Department Head — performing audits for all types of entities with a special emphasis on financial institutions and Nonprofit Organizations. He shares his audit and general business knowledge here, on the More than Money Blog.
Financial Tips for Recent College Graduates
For many recent graduates, figuring out your first step towards financial responsibility is key. Once you graduate, reality tends to hit hard and fast making it a struggle to get on your feet. You may have student loan debt or have rent to pay. No matter your situation, it is better to have a budget […]
Emergency Fund: Why You Need One
When it comes to emergencies, it is always better to be over prepared rather than underprepared. However, it can feel impossible to put aside money that could be better used in the moment. When it comes to savings, a little can go a long way. Even if you are just putting a tiny amount of […]
How to Look Out for Automated Calls that Pretend to be the IRS
Anytime you receive an angry, shake-down call from someone claiming to be the IRS, you are likely dealing with a telephone scam artist. The Internal Revenue Service, IRS, has provided many tips over the years on how to deal with scammers and this is a collection of the best ones. According to the IRS, it […]
Estimated Tax Payments & How They Can Help
Making estimated tax payments during the tax year can help you avoid penalties and a huge tax bill when Tax Day rolls around. If you are self-employed, there is no employer withholding federal taxes from your paycheck so you may need to make estimated tax payments on your own throughout the year. What are estimated tax […]
Cyber Security 101
Before we discuss how to ensure the best cybersecurity practices are in place, it is important to understand just what it entails. Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting all networks, devices and data from any unauthorized access. This increases the likelihood that your personal information remains confidential. Having your personal information in the wrong hands […]
Breaking Down a 401k
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4 Ways to Lower Your Tax Bill
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