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Marcia L. Campbell is a contributing columnist on Women on Money and Mindset for The Press Enterprise as well as other timely topics. View her articles below or click The Press Enterprise to read other work .
Marcia L. Campbell is a contributing columnist on Women on Money and Mindset for The Press Enterprise as well as other timely topics. View her articles below or click The Press Enterprise to read other work .
What you should know about nonprofit finances The most important responsibility of a board of directors is managing the nonprofit by making good, sound business decisions, which help the nonprofit continue to stay in business and serve its charitable purpose. … Read More
When holiday shopping, consider the gift of time, talent or treasure Some gifts that you don’t buy are priceless A gift is defined as something given willingly, without payment, It is also defined as a natural ability or talent. When … Read More
Advice at work: Things some bosses should do but don’t An omission is defined by Merriam-Webster as something neglected or left undone, apathy toward or neglect of duty, or the act of omitting. Last week I wrote about omissions in … Read More
Aging seniors: Make decisions before someone makes them for you During retirement or before, you probably did all the financial planning along with the legal paperwork. Have you also thought about personal choices as you age and the options ahead? … Read More
How to Handle Your Taxes in a Blended Family Who gets to claim the kids’ tax credits? And when do they age out of the tax equation? This is part two of a series of 5 articles discussing the following … Read More
Father’s Day gifts? Skip the stuff and stick to memories that last Do you have a favorite memory of your Dad? Did you go to the beach with him or a sports game like baseball, football or basketball? Did you … Read More
Who Gets the Tax Credits is a Tricky Spot For Non-Traditional Families The new tax law made many changes to the tax code affecting taxpayers, including the use of standard deductions instead of itemized deductions and limited deductions for mortgage … Read More
Marcia Campbell is an accomplished Certified Public Accountant and financial advisor specializing in senior financial care, court accountings, private fiduciary services, and tax services. Campbell’s thought leadership in the field is often published in the Press Enterprise, a paid local … Read More
Cybercriminals and phony tax preparers are looking to steal your refund dollars. Are you ready to say no? It’s tax season and that means the scammers are working at full throttle to steal your money. Phone calls and phony tax … Read More
Even with all of the rain and snow of late, spring is around the corner. As we march forward, thoughts of cleaning out our house and getting rid of clutter are probably top of mind. It’s quite easy to … Read More
It’s a new year and you might be looking to make a change in your business or personal “team” for this year. That team might include your CPA, life coach, attorney or financial planner. Today, let’s look at the … Read More
If you are the beneficiary of a trust, you should know everything that a trustee can and should be doing for you. First, a trustee should be handling asset collection and protection. What this means is that the trustee … Read More
As we approach the end of 2018, you might be thinking about making gifts to charities that support causes important to you. The contributions might be for philanthropic purposes or for tax deductibility. Here are some charitable strategies you … Read More
When talking about retiring from your job in the future, you might be considering the financial aspects. You ask, “How much cash and investments do I need to fund my retirement and continue to live the same lifestyle?” In … Read More
There’s been a lot of talk about cryptocurrencies or virtual currencies, including how much they’re worth and the transactions in which to buy them. What happens, though, when you sell them or use them to buy something? Do you … Read More
Technology Assistance for the Elderly Seniors are working longer for many reasons. Many of their jobs include using computers and the internet. When they retire, they continue to use those skills in various ways and enjoy the benefits of … Read More
Signs of Fiduciary or Financial Abuse Last month we talked about who might be stealing Grandma’s money. Let’s continue that conversation by talking about warning signs to alert you that financial abuse could be happening. If your grandparents are not … Read More
Financial and Fiduciary Abuse Many people seek fiduciaries and elder care services for their grandparents, especially if their grandparents are trusting. Grandma is an easy target. In this case, Grandma is a senior or elderly person. She also may have … Read More
Marcia Campbell | Certified Public Accountant The beginning of the year is a busy time for most of us. Work, kids in school, and the dreaded tax return. It can be tempting to hurry, file your tax returns, then … Read More
Tax Preparation and Deadline Extensions Need some more time to get that 1040 filled out and signed? An extension is your way of asking the Internal Revenue Service for that extra time, extending your filing due date to October … Read More