June 2011 Accounting Newsletter

1. FOUR STEPS TO PAYING DOWN YOUR DEBT ONCE AND FOR ALL
The top financial New Year’s resolution for consumers in 2011 is decreasing debt. With the year nearly half over, how many people have kept that pledge? If your resolve is starting to fail, here are some tips for financially getting back on track. http://www.moneymattersnj.com/story.cfm?sid=15458

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2. POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE AND FINANCIAL PLANNING
While retirement may be the last thing on your mind as you flip that tassel on your mortarboard, it’s one of several things to think about to get started on the right financial foot. A little planning can help you make the most of your education and your financial future. http://www.moneymattersnj.com/story.cfm?sid=15457

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3. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MORTGAGE CLOSING COSTS
Closing on a home often involves signing a stack of confusing paperwork. So it’s no wonder that many people get closing-cost sticker shock. Take these steps to ensure that you understand closing costs and can minimize them wherever possible. http://www.moneymattersnj.com/story.cfm?sid=15459

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4. PODCAST: TARGET-DATE RETIREMENT FUNDS
Target-date retirement funds may be convenient and easy to select, but they still warrant careful consideration. New Jersey Society of CPAs member Paula Boyer Kennedy, CPA, discusses the ins and outs of this kind of investment. http://www.moneymattersnj.com/story.cfm?sid=15461

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5. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FINANCING A START-UP BUSINESS
It can be challenging to find financing for new businesses, but it’s not impossible. Knowing where to find funding is one key to launching your new business. http://www.moneymattersnj.com/story.cfm?sid=15460