Michael Essick’s Practical Guide to Stop Getting Spam Email

Michael Essick’s Practical Guide to Stop Getting Spam Email

I hate to be THAT person (you know, a nag) but because we’re about to enter March, I want to put this reminder in front of you yet again: time to get your 2023 taxes filed. April 15 is about 6 weeks away. It seems like plenty of time but also not enough to take...
Eleven Ways San Antonio People Can Improve Financially Security

Eleven Ways San Antonio People Can Improve Financially Security

These days, I’m often glad that it’s our busy tax filing season, so that I have an easy excuse when political conversations are happening: Oh THAT [crazy new political story]? Huh, didn’t see it — I’m too busy with tax season.With all of the...
Money Management Tips You Don’t Usually Hear

Money Management Tips You Don’t Usually Hear

The most common money management tips that experts give to people in Texas Hill Country with tax or financial difficulties involve saving, budgeting, and planning.But there’s another money habit that never makes those lists of money management tips, and it’s worth...
The Basics of Self-Employed Taxes for San Antonio Freelancers

The Basics of Self-Employed Taxes for San Antonio Freelancers

Taylor Swift is everywhere right now. I’m guessing you noticed, too?This weekend’s Grammy’s saw her fall in league with greats like Frank Sinatra and Stevie Wonder after winning album of the year for the 4th time (and a once-again snubbed Beyonce). The Grammy’s also...
5 Estate Planning Strategies for San Antonio Taxpayers in 2024

5 Estate Planning Strategies for San Antonio Taxpayers in 2024

 Here at the beginning of 2024 (okay, a month in) as you consider this year’s goals, might I posit “Save money on taxes” as one of them?We are facing another tax filing season (Jan 29 – April 15), and the dread of owing the government. It’s a real thing for...