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By Susan Mauer, Tampa Bay market president for Axiom Bank Do your employees show up at work to be an asset, as if they own the business? Or do they show up for the paycheck? Many times, it comes down to not just the leadership, but how you have selected the people you hire. Most … Read more
By Ashley Thompson & Brad Berzins General Overview – Florida In recent years, Florida has proven itself as an ideal place to live, work and play. With no personal income tax, exceptional year-round weather, world-class sports teams and so much more it is no wonder Florida has seen an influx of businesses relocating their headquarters … Read more
By Randi Aileen Press and the Lifestyle Magazine staff The muted pink sands along the Atlantic Ocean side of Harbour Island—a 3-mile stretch that, in some places, extends as wide as 100 feet—are notoriously cool to the touch. No matter the tropical temperature in the Bahamian resort town, some 50 miles east of Nassau, beachgoers … Read more
By Aakash Patel The importance of early childhood development, in building a solid foundation for students to be successful in the classroom, is well-established. It’s also been clear that children living in poverty have a tougher time reaching their full potential — and that a coordinated effort is essential to ensuring every child has an … Read more
By Jaime R. Girgenti, Esq. and Frances E. Martinez, Esq., OLDER LUNDY ALVAREZ & KOCH On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Part of that $1.9 trillion dollar plan is a change to the IRS child tax credit, which could have an impact on divorced parents … Read more
By John Flanagan, CEO of CareerSource of Tampa Bay Everywhere you look, there are signs that the Tampa Bay market is having a major moment with national attention focused on us. Our sports teams are bringing home trophies, the real estate market is inundated with people from all over the country wanting to move here, … Read more
By Sheila Kinman, Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Giving together is a great way for families to share their interests, and values, while making a positive impact in the community. Involving children in giving — even at very modest levels — shares the joy of giving and teaches the importance of becoming contributing, and involved, … Read more
By Taylor K. Ranker, II, President, Questmont Strategic Wealth Advisors Have you ever wondered how really, wealthy people, $500 million and up, manage their money? You probably assume they have the best of the best … and you are right. They have access, and resources, to build, or be part of, a family office. A … Read more
By Chris Dhanraj, Managing Principal of Investments at CLA & Adam Bourk, Senior Wealth Advisor at CLA 2020 was the year of COVID. 2021 is likely the year of taxes. President Biden’s administration has passed, or proposed, three different spending programs approaching $2 trillion each, and on May 28 proposed a $6 trillion budget. The means … Read more
By Lantz A. Martin, CFP, ChFC, CLU, BT Wealth Advisors Goals are key for framing our own roadmap (your financial plan), but keep in mind how often life changes. Even if you recently retired, you still potentially have 20-30 or more years of life that your plan will need to adapt to. Along with your Certified … Read more
