COVID-19 spike from the protests and your investments

By Martin Santiago, Broker-Associate While  most Americans agree with the protesters’ cause, some detractors worry about the cities with the largest marches, where people are gathering in the thousands in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. Those arguments aren’t always made in good faith, but the concerns have some validity. How big is the risk that…

Read More

Would you move to a tax-free state to save taxes?

I would, especially if I’m retired. Would you consider moving from high-tax California or New York to tax-free Nevada or Florida? You could. But then, there are other considerations; but for now, let’s just talk about taxes… and a related issue of audits by your former state, the one you’re moving from. Let’s discuss the…

Read More

12 states that don’t tax retirement income (Part 2 of 2)

PENNSYLVANIA • Retirement income: No state tax on your 401(k), IRA or pension income except if you retire early. • Social security benefits: No state income tax on your Social Security benefits. • Income tax: low, flat income tax rate of 3.07% (but municipalities can tax earned income). • Inheritance and Estate taxes: Has inheritance…

Read More

Las Vegas casinos set to open next week with new guidelines

“The world has changed, and Vegas is changing with it.” That’s the new ad campaign slogan put together by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), the organization behind the famous “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas” campaign. The new slogan comes as Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak said Tuesday, May 26 that a…

Read More

Are you harmed if your paystubs are incomplete?

Why employees should look at their paystubs JULIE Gunther started working as a flight attendant for Alaska Airlines in 2015. In 2017, she sued her employer in a class action, claiming that Alaska Airlines did not provide her with accurate itemized paystubs. This led her to question whether she was in fact paid properly for…

Read More

Market Bounce Back?

By Martin Santiago THE chairman of the Federal Reserve on Sunday said the central bank has not exhausted its power to help the economy get through the coronavirus pandemic. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said, “There’s a lot more we can do. We’re not out of ammunition by a long shot. There’s really no limit to…

Read More

Senators Marcos, Lacson urge PH to lure US businesses

TWO Philippine senators recently suggested that economic managers should direct American businesses leaving China to consider the country for their relocation plans. According to Senator Imee Marcos, recent news that the United States businesses was transferring a number of its China-based factories to Indonesia confirms a growing economic trend favoring Southeast Asian countries as alternative…

Read More

PH airlines extend flight suspensions to May 31

The Philippines’ major airlines have all announced that their flights are canceled for the rest of May, in compliance with the government’s new quarantine guidelines. Budget airlines AirAsia Philippines and Cebu Pacific said all domestic and international flights are canceled from May 16 until May 31. “All Cebu Pacific and Cebgo domestic and international flights…

Read More

Termination after medical leave may be disability discrimination

“California law prohibits discrimination based on disability or medical condition. The employer has a duty to provide reasonable accommodation to disabled employees to enable them to work despite their disability.” ALEJANDRO Gonzalez worked as a loader coordinator for Swissport, a company which provides airport ground and cargo handling services. Gonzalez worked at Swissport’s LAX location…

Read More

Warning: Never hire a debt settlement company

A LOT of people who are burdened with credit card debt often don’t know where to turn for help. They see all the ads on TV, internet, etc. by so-called “debt consolidation” or “debt settlement” companies hoping that this will get them out of debt without filing for bankruptcy. More often than not, however, they…

Read More
Back To Top