by Ensen Mason | Saving, Tax Preparation and Planning
One of the most common and most difficult questions clients ask me it when should they start their social security benefits. It is an important question in that social security represents a significant amount of money over the course of your retirement. The amount of...
by Ensen Mason | Wills & Trusts
Considering what may happen after we are gone is not a pleasant thought. But, as the saying goes, death and taxes are unavoidable. In both cases, planning ahead can save time, trouble and money. While estate planning can be extremely complex, getting started with the...
by Ensen Mason | Saving for Education
As a CPA, I am asked a lot of questions regarding tax benefits and credits for children. One of the more interesting questions I have heard is “Why do they take away benefits as the kids get older? They don’t cost less, they cost more – a lot more”. While I don’t...
by Ensen Mason | Identity Fraud & Protection
With the holiday shopping season now safely behind us, some of our thoughts and concerns may turn to our finances. Besides over-eating and running up the credit cards, an all too familiar negative aspect of the holiday season seems to be identity theft. Many of us,...
