Success Story – Meeting Long-term Care and Legacy Planning Needs with Life Insurance
See how Mary & George turn a $275,000 low interest long-term care rainy day fund into a $780,000 flexible benefit for long-term care or legacy for their children.
See how Mary & George turn a $275,000 low interest long-term care rainy day fund into a $780,000 flexible benefit for long-term care or legacy for their children.
Paying for college isn’t cheap and it’s not getting cheaper, whether you’re planning for kids or grandkids. Here's why a 529 plan is a great first step toward making sure your children or grandchildren can achieve their educational aspirations.
6 ways to use required IRA and 401(k) distributions you don't need to save taxes and make an impact on loved ones and causes you care about.
A replay of our July 28, 2021 webinar discussing 4 new tax changes and what you can do to prepare, plus a review of Q2 market and economic headlines.
The Biden administrations has proposed big tax law changes, with some of the most sweeping changes being made to taxes on assets passed on at death, often called estate taxes. Here’s a summary of the most notable proposals and strategies to consider if they are passed into law.
The second quarter built on much of the encouraging economic progress we saw in the first quarter. States moved to being nearly fully open, markets advanced, and we learned more about probable tax reforms.
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.
Making connections across generations isn’t always easy. But building an intentionally-designed Family Generosity plan is a great place to start!
Planning for a child with special needs carries a range of complexities. There is no single best strategy – your situation needs a customized approach, but these strategies should help make an informed decision for your child and family.
Can we reduce our estate tax bill without losing access to our assets? When properly coordinated, strategies like these can help move assets out of your estate without putting them entirely out of reach!
When it comes to spending and passing on your assets, don't miss these strategic tips to maximize your impact on your life, loved ones, and causes you care about!
Part two in our What to Spend & What to Pass On series - three case studies to demonstrate how to apply these principles with a variety of primary objectives.
A Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT) is an irrevocable trust that generates income for you or your beneficiaries with the remainder going to your favorite charity. Is it right for you?
A discussion of giving too much away might initially seem strange. But, if you’re not careful, you might inadvertently end up with a tax bill on funds you give away. This is called the gift tax and the IRS expects you to know it. After all, they’ve generously listed it on their website for you to read! So, how does it work?
You might be an early employee at Microsoft, a successful real estate investor, or the owner of a small business that has taken off. In each case, you own something worth a lot more than when you first acquired it. Now you’re staring down a large capital gain tax bill if you sell. Are you just stuck or is there anything you can do? We have a few ideas!