Recent Articles from Mark Candler
Gifting a Graduate? Consider: Investments
Graduation season is here once again. Seniors are committing to colleges, paying deposits, completing FAFSA forms, and preparing for graduation celebrations. As a money-savvy supporter, you want to give the grads in your life something different than a card with cash or a gift card tucked inside. You want something that will not only serve […]
Can I write it off?
This tax season may come with more questions and complications than ever before for some families and small business owners. Here’s an overview of items that solo attorneys and small law firm owners may not know they can deduct when filing their taxes.
3 Financial New Year’s Resolutions for Lawyers
If you’re an attorney who has been thinking about deploying some financial changes in 2022, here are three financial goals that industry experts recommend for legal counselors.
How much is enough when it comes to retirement savings?
Many financial advisors and other economic experts advise that most Americans will need between 55 and 80 percent of their pre-retirement income when they retire if they want to keep their current lifestyle.
Wealth is more than money
Diversification is an essential technique used to reduce the risk of investing by spreading investments over different financial industries, instruments, and in other categories. The key is to diversify allocations so that each reacts differently to the same type of event
The cost of DIY investing every attorney should know
Saving money is one of the top reasons that lawyers turn to DIY investing. From missing investment opportunities to failing to consider changing tax laws, here are a few reasons to avoid DIY investing.
The benefit of benefits
Having the right kind of plan is a crucial part of the overall compensation package. Here are options to consider when it comes to offering retirement plans.
Strategies for developing a financial legacy as an attorney
No matter the size of your family or fortune, you must intentionally build a financial legacy. Practical financial legacies are built by determining your financial goals and then focusing on each one individually.
How to recover from your law school student loan debt faster
With increasing tuition expenses and student loan debt at a never seen high, the average law school debt has risen dramatically. Follow these top five tips to pay your law school student loan debt quicker.
Best financial practices for the best attorney tax return
For attorneys, taxes can be full of disdain and confusion. However, accounting, taxes, and compliance are financial indicators of how well your firm is doing. If you need help with your taxes, that's a good thing as it means you've been successful and made money. Here are some considerations for making tax returns easier for law firms.
7 financial mistakes no attorney should make in 2021
Given the wholly unprecedented nature of 2020, it’s natural—and prudent—to prepare well in advance in the event of another unforeseen economic crisis. Here, we’re going to talk a little bit about the mistakes all attorneys should steer clear of in the coming year.
Financial advice for stability in an unstable world
Experts at Maia Wealth talk about the unique risks law firms are now facing in light of the pandemic, as well as some smart strategies they can employ to mitigate losses.