Many families have plans to give their children and grandchildren financial gifts when they die, but it might make sense to gift earlier. Making financial gifts during your lifetime can significantly impact their lives, sometimes when they need it most. It also provides you with the benefit of seeing your loved ones enjoy your gifts. […]Continue reading
For many, owning a business is the American dream come true, and making management decisions that grow your business brings about well-deserved feelings of accomplishment. Playing devil’s advocate here—did you decide to use any of your cash flow to fund your retirement investments? According to CNBC, 78% of small-business owners plan to sell their […]Continue reading
Carrying consumer debt into retirement can quickly reduce the monthly cash flow available to spend on healthcare, travel, and leisure activities or could necessitate drawing down retirement accounts faster than planned. Either situation puts you at risk for running out of money or facing significant lifestyle changes to make ends meet. Financial strain is […]Continue reading
Every year the federal government decides how much of your estate isn’t subject to taxes when you die. This year, thanks to inflation, it increased to $11.7 million. This means, when you pass away, the value of your estate is calculated, and any amount more than $11.7 million is subject to the federal estate tax. […]Continue reading
Over 99% of America’s 28.7 million firms are small businesses, and 88% have fewer than 20 employees. After the year of COVID, many can’t wait for a Government stimulus to bail them out and are instead looking for ways to fund their business and get back on track. Government Grants: The government site grants.gov […]Continue reading
You have spent your whole life organizing your legal documents, so each piece is readily available for doctors’ visits, taxes or other financial opportunities. But does your family understand where to find these vital documents in a time of need? Utilize this checklist to create an inventory of all of your personal, financial, and […]Continue reading
You have spent your whole life organizing your legal documents, so each piece is readily available for doctors’ visits, taxes or other financial opportunities. But does your family understand where to find these vital documents in a time of need? Utilize this checklist to create an inventory of all of your personal, financial, and […]Continue reading
This simple checklist is designed to help you assess whether the necessary preparations have been made to care for your family and estate in the unfortunate event of your passing. Although this is not a comprehensive guide, it does provide a starting point for you to determine how well prepared you actually are. If you […]Continue reading
Millennials are victims of many stereotypes, but the one that portrays them positively suggests they’re a planning generation. They research and collaborate and plan for all life’s major decisions, and their long-term care (LTC) isn’t any different. In part, millennials have learned about personal finances by observing the mistakes and shortcomings of older generations and […]Continue reading
If you have heirs and “things” and money, then you need a will. Having a will doesn’t guarantee the situation won’t turn sour, but it can help preserve your intentions. The question is, is going DIY good enough, or do you need to lawyer up? DIY from scratch It’s important to know that while […]Continue reading
