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If you can’t leave your business, you didn’t build a company; you built a job. Unchained, by Bobby Mascia, is about building, starting over, and leading again.

If you can’t step away from your business without everything breaking, you didn’t build a company—you built a job. Unchained: The Raw Truth About Entrepreneurship, Family Business and Life Balance, by Bobby Mascia, challenges entrepreneurs to rethink control, leadership, and what true freedom in business really means.

Managing one business is challenging enough—so what does it take to run several at once? Attorneys Norman Kallen and Stuart Brown of Stevens & Lee sit down with Bobby. He shares insights on building a trusted network, staying true to core values, fostering strong company culture, and managing time effectively, along with lessons learned from working in his family business that helped shape his entrepreneurial journey.

On Friday, President Donald Trump signed into law his sweeping tax package, dubbed the “big, beautiful” bill, which includes a new savings account for children that comes with a one-time baby bonus.

The new birth-based custodial accounts, often referred to as “Trump Accounts, are designed as long-term investment accounts for newborns. Initially funded by a $1,000 contribution from the federal government, these accounts are tax-preferred and remain tied up until the account holder turns 18.

Divorce is one of the most emotionally and financially challenging events a client can face, and CPAs often find themselves as trusted advisors during this turbulent time. While CPAs play a critical role in untangling financial complexities, partnering with a financial advisory firm can often provide the additional support needed to craft thoughtful, unbiased solutions. The following are some client-focused strategies that align with your work as a CPA:

Millennials’ collective net worth has skyrocketed in recent years. According to Federal Reserve data, the generation now holds about $15.95 trillion in wealth, a big leap from just $3.94 trillion five years ago.

By many measures, millennials are doing great—but they don’t seem to feel that way. This disconnect between being wealthy on paper and feeling financially free has been referred to as “phantom wealth,” and it could be due to the following factors.

With hybrid work weeks, flexible schedules, five generations in the workforce and different ways of learning, today’s accounting employers have a lot on their plate. Add to that mixture a shrinking accounting pipeline and it’s more important than ever to understand and learn what constitutes good and bad employers.

Retirement is the goal, and finding the funds to make that happen is key. But how do you calculate the amount you’ll need for 20 or 30 years of retirement? What can you do to increase your savings right now? And what else do you need to consider when you first begin thinking about retirement?

Keep reading for tips and tricks that you can use now—and in the future—to secure your own retirement plans.

When it comes to managing a family-owned franchise, the transition from one generation to the next can be fraught with challenges. The importance of a well-thought-out succession plan cannot be overstated, and Bobby Mascia, CEO of Green Ridge Wealth Planning, knows this better than most. After joining his own family’s franchise business, which involved Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin Robbins locations, Mascia learned first-hand the complexities and rewards of family-run franchises. Today, he helps other entrepreneurs navigate the process of succession planning and ensuring their family businesses are set up for long-term success.

A nailbiter presidential race has emotions running high on both sides of the aisle. But what would a Harris or Trump win mean for business owners? From non-compete covenants to finally letting certain legal cannabis companies deduct business-related expenses, Garden State accountants shared their thoughts with NJBIZ.