When it comes to paying for college for kids or grandkids, wealthy families often have the luxury of simply writing a check and not worrying about financial aid or loans.…
AdvicePeriodJuly 26, 2022
Life insurance can be a key financial asset for families, so much so that policies are often placed in a specialized type of trust called an irrevocable life insurance trust…
AdvicePeriodJune 23, 2022
Coming into substantial wealth—whether through an inheritance, business sale, large severance package or other means—can mean a lifetime of financial security and the freedom to pursue your dreams. But failure…
AdvicePeriodMay 16, 2022
April has come and gone, and, assuming you’ve filed your taxes on time, you can forget about the IRS for a whole year, right? Actually, to effectively preserve and build…
AdvicePeriodMay 15, 2022
U.S. households are in the midst of an astonishing wealth transfer: over the next 23 years, $84.4 trillion will be transferred to heirs and charities.1 In too many cases, though, estate…
AdvicePeriodApril 18, 2022
No one likes paying more taxes than necessary. When it comes to retirement investment accounts, one way to potentially pay less over the long run is to convert a pre-tax…
AdvicePeriodApril 18, 2022
Wealth is painstakingly built but easily lost. Accidents, lawsuits, medical crises and other surprises can swiftly wipe out the most carefully laid financial plans. That’s why life, property/casualty and long-term-care…
AdvicePeriodMarch 23, 2022
The window for you and your family to transfer wealth to heirs and charities is wide open right now. For 2022, the federal estate and gift tax exemption stands at…
AdvicePeriodMarch 23, 2022
Estate planning helps with financial peace of mind by protecting family assets and helping ensure they’re distributed according to your wishes, in addition to playing an important role in maintaining…
AdvicePeriodFebruary 17, 2022
