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Ever stand in front of the mirror and wonder if you’ve got what it takes to tackle taxes, wealth-building, …

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Published in Financial Horizons: Insights for Building Wealth and Securing Your Legacy

Piles of receipts. Mismatched statements. Spreadsheets named “Taxes 2024 FINAL FINAL V3.”
If tax …

By Dr. Jose G. Cardenas | Chief Tax Strategist, The C & R Group, LLC
Published in Financial Horizons: Insights for Building Wealth and Securing Your Legacy

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Published in Financial Horizons: Insights for Building Wealth and Securing Your Legacy

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By Dr. Jose G. Cardenas | Chief Tax Strategist, The C & R Group, LLC
Published in Financial Horizons: Insights for Building Wealth and Securing Your Legacy

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Published in Financial Horizons: Insights for Building Wealth and Securing Your Legacy

When most people think about life insurance, they picture an expense — another bill, another policy, …

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Published in Financial Horizons: Insights for Building Wealth and Securing Your Legacy

Every year, smart business owners and high-income families find themselves stuck in the same frustrating …

By Dr. Jose G. Cardenas | Chief Tax Strategist, The C & R Group, LLC
Published in Financial Horizons: Insights for Building Wealth and Securing Your Legacy

How much risk are you comfortable with when it comes to your retirement nest egg?

It’s one of the first — …

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Every tax season, millions of individuals and business owners turn into amateur detectives.

Armed with …

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Many financial products promise growth, protection, or guarantees — but only one can confidently promise …

By Dr. Jose G. Cardenas | Chief Tax Strategist, The C & R Group, LLC
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By Dr. Jose G. Cardenas | Chief Tax Strategist, The C & R Group, LLC
Published in Financial Horizons: Insights for Building Wealth and Securing Your Legacy

When it comes to life insurance, most people think of the primary breadwinner. But in reality, stay-at-home …

By Dr. Jose G. Cardenas | Chief Tax Strategist, The C & R Group, LLC
Published in Financial Horizons: Insights for Building Wealth and Securing Your Legacy

You know it’s tax season when you suddenly have the urge to deep clean your kitchen, color-code your spice …

By Dr. Jose G. Cardenas | Chief Tax Strategist, The C & R Group, LLC
Published in Financial Horizons: Insights for Building Wealth and Securing Your Legacy

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By Dr. Jose G. Cardenas | Chief Tax Strategist, The C & R Group, LLC
Published in Financial Horizons: Insights for Building Wealth and Securing Your Legacy

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Published in Financial Horizons: Insights for Building Wealth and Securing Your Legacy

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Published in Financial Horizons: Insights for Building Wealth and Securing Your Legacy

There’s a common scene playing out across America every tax season: entrepreneurs, professionals, and small …

By Dr. Jose G. Cardenas | Chief Tax Strategist, The C & R Group, LLC
Published in Financial Horizons: Insights for Building Wealth and Securing Your Legacy

We’ve all seen it—or lived it: April 15th is around the corner, receipts are everywhere, QuickBooks is a …

By Dr. Jose G. Cardenas | Chief Tax Strategist, The C & R Group, LLC
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“Wealth is a marathon, not a sprint.”

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“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now.”
— Chinese Proverb

The same principle applies to retirement planning. Every year you delay saving …

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Running a small business is no small feat—and tax season can either be a breeze or a burden depending on your level of preparation. Many small business owners miss out on key deductions or get …

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By Dr. Jose G. Cardenas, DBA
Chief Tax Strategist, The C & R Group, LLC

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