While short-term home rental may be a relatively easy source of income to offset the cost of owning more than one home, homeowners considering this as an investment strategy would do well to understand the ups and downs of short-term home rental and taxes.

The true key to building wealth lies in building assets. And the first step toward building assets is to get serious about tax planning. Regardless of how much money you make, you can start converting your income into assets using smart tax strategies.

An essential part of financial planning begins with ascertaining your resources, debt, and dreams for life, which is the basis for financial goal setting. The best advice for setting long-range financial goals is to start early to have the most time to achieve them. But what about short and mid-range goals?

Even though we don’t like to talk about it, our finances and money management habits are a primary way to ensure economic security - or the lack of it - for ourselves, our families,  and retirement. Let’s look at the time-honored practices of good money management and how to use them effectively to create a bright and comfortable financial future.

I tell all my clients that the true key to building wealth lies in building assets. Regardless of how much money you make, you can build wealth over time through assets. Think about how much of your life involves bills, taxes, purchases, contracts, etc. When it comes to financial planning, why not take advantage of the time you spend preparing for your tax filing and reconnect with your CPA to develop a financial plan for building wealth. 

As a CPA I help lots of individuals with tax preparation and filing. Many of them are interested in building assets through investing. From a tax perspective, investments are a solid way to increase longterm assets. I advise my clients to work with a financial advisor. It takes time and patience to build wealth. 

I tell all my tax preparation clients that the true key to building wealth lies in building assets. A savings account in a bank is not the answer. Bank accounts have low interest rates, so you will barely make any money. However, a solid investment strategy and smart tax planning will allow your money to work for you.

The true key to building wealth lies in building assets. Regardless of how much money you make, you can start converting your income into assets using tax strategies. The system is set up to go after income instead of wealth. The tax code offers incentives for asset building and your tax professional can advise you on the tax efficient strategies available. 

The true key to building wealth lies in building assets. Regardless of how much money you make, you can build wealth over time through assets. Some people think that putting money in a savings account is as good as making an investment. However, it is impossible to build wealth if you just have money in a bank account. Bank accounts have low-interest rates, so you will barely make any money. On the other hand, your money works for you when you invest it.