ESOPs: Understanding Employee Stock Ownership Plans and Your Business Legacy
As a business owner, planning for the future of your company is as...
ESOPs: Understanding Employee Stock Ownership Plans and Your Business Legacy
Zach Hamilton
Two Key Differences Between Washington State and Federal Estate Tax
Two Key Differences Between Washington State and Federal Estate Tax
Estate taxes are among the most confusing topics, especially for those...
Creating $600,000 From an Old Life Insurance Policy
Creating $600,000 From an Old Life Insurance Policy
It’s clear that financial plans and investments should be reviewed...
Do I Need a Trust?
Do I Need a Trust?
I’ve heard that I should have a trust, but do I need one? When it...
Which Assets Do You Pay Estate Tax On?
Which Assets Do You Pay Estate Tax On?
Do you wonder if you’re at risk of owing estate tax? If so, which...
The Best Way to Build Wealth
The Best Way to Build Wealth
What’s the best way to build wealth? The answer is…there is no single BEST way to build wealth. We think the right question is: What is the best way to build wealth for you? This question requires a process, a method to find your ideal mix of strategies.
The Four Quadrants of Retirement Income
The Four Quadrants of Retirement Income
If you are approaching retirement, do you worry about making costly...
How to Put Cash to Work in Any Market
How to Put Cash to Work in Any Market
If you've accumulated a large amount of cash and your bank interest rate is .01% but you're fearful of stock market, what should you do? Your money could be working harder for you, but the market looks scary. So…now what? Here's how to put cash to work in any market!
Should I Use an Irrevocable Trust to Save on Estate Taxes?
Should I Use an Irrevocable Trust to Save on Estate Taxes?
Have you ever wondered, “Should we have a trust?”, then quickly...
Can (and Should) My LLC Own a House?
Can (and Should) My LLC Own a House?
Should you own real estate in an LLC? What about other personal...
Using Donor Advised Funds (DAF) to Reduce Tax and Increase Giving
Using Donor Advised Funds (DAF) to Reduce Tax and Increase Giving
Donor Advised Funds can increase gifts to your favorite charity and reduce taxes all without it costing anything more!
How Does Charitable Giving Help Reduce Taxes?
How Does Charitable Giving Help Reduce Taxes?
If you’ve worked hard and planned well, you’re likely to accumulate...
Is Your Estate Plan by Default or Design?
Is Your Estate Plan by Default or Design?
When it comes to leaving your hard-earned wealth to the next...
A 100% Tax Deduction + 2 More Giving Opportunities in 2021
A 100% Tax Deduction + 2 More Giving Opportunities in 2021
Looking for ways to reduce taxes through strategic giving this year? Here are three opportunities not to miss before the end of 2021.
Do I Need Life Insurance?
Do I Need Life Insurance?
Who depends on you? Family, employees, charitable organizations? How would they be provided for if you died and your income stopped? Life insurance is a way to transfer this risk to an insurance company. Here's a simple breakdown of the types and applications of life insurance.