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From "Side Hustle" to "Schedule C": Did You Start a Business in 2025?
Started a side hustle in 2025? Your taxes just changed. Learn how to handle the "Self-Employment Tax" surprise, find hidden deductions, and keep more of your profit this filing season.
Is Your CPA Still Living in the Paper Age?
Is your CPA still living in the paper age? Why you shouldn't have to choose between high-tech convenience and a local handshake.
How to Avoid a Big Tax Bill in April: Simple Year-End Moves That Actually Work
How to Avoid a Big Tax Bill in April: Simple Year-End Moves That Actually Work. Stop waiting for "Tax Season" to manage your taxes. By then, it’s too late.
The "New Truck" Trap: A CPA’s Guide to Smart Year-End Spending
The "New Truck" Trap: A CPA’s Guide to Smart Year-End Spending. If it won’t make you more money next year, the deduction isn’t worth it. Smart investments first. Tax savings second.
Year-End Tax Tips For Central Mass Families & Businesses
Three year-end tax strategies every family and small business owner should consider to lower their 2025 tax bill, avoid surprises in April.
Why Your Tax Return Isn’t a Financial Plan
Most people treat their tax return as the plan — but it’s really the report card. At Kindled Planning, we help you shift from reacting to numbers to leading with strategy. Real financial growth happens before April, not after.
Stop Blaming the Coffee
Everyone loves to blame the $5 latte, but your coffee habit isn’t what’s holding back your financial goals. It’s the bigger, quieter choices — like lifestyle creep and overspending — that make the real impact. At Kindled Planning, we believe money isn’t about restriction; it’s about building a life you enjoy with confidence, clarity, and purpose.
What Is a Personal CFO, and Why They’re Possible Now
Feeling overwhelmed by money decisions, apps, and advice? This post explores what financial clarity actually feels like — and how a Personal CFO helps busy families and business owners move from scattered to strategic with a clear, aligned plan.