What can we plan together? Helping you navigate the complexities of the tax code and keep more of the money you’ve earned is incredibly rewarding, and it’s a pleasure to have you as a client. But there may be more we can plan together. Besides taxes, we can discuss additional financial guidance to help sketch…
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Choosing A Retirement Plan That Fits Your Business
If you have yet to develop a retirement plan for your business, or if you’re not sure the plan you’ve chosen is the right one, here are some things to consider. How much can my business afford to contribute? The cost of contributions may be managed by the plan type. A simplified employee pension plan…
7 Questions to Consider in Retirement
Are you on the brink of retirement or settling into your golden years? This chapter of your life can be exciting and rewarding, especially if you’re well-prepared. One of the biggest concerns on your mind, however, is probably money. Besides ensuring that you have enough to cover your retirement, it’s essential to understand how you’ll…
A Primer On Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts
“I’m proud to pay taxes in the United States; the only thing is, I could be just as proud for half the money.” Entertainer Arthur Godfrey The irrevocable life insurance trust (ILIT) can be an important estate strategy tool that may accomplish a number of estate objectives; however, it may not be appropriate for every…
Yours, Mine, and Ours: Estate Strategies for Second Marriage
If you are one of the many Americans who are in a second marriage, you may need to revisit your estate strategy.1 Unlike a typical first marriage, second marriages often require special consideration in order to address children from a prior marriage and the disposition of assets accumulated prior to the second marriage. Second Marriages…
YOUR GUIDE TO EQUITY COMPENSATION
Equity compensation is an attractive benefit that many companies offer to employees. It can be a valuable way to reward and motivate employees by giving them a share of the company’s ownership. If you’re new to equity compensation or simply looking to learn more, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we break…
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR INCOME REACHES 7 FIGURES
Did you recently add a second comma to your bank balance? Has a recent financial event raised your net worth to the next level? It’s an exciting time, whether it’s the result of your long-term goals (e.g., from the sale of a business), a windfall transfer of wealth, or a key promotion. You’re probably already…
What does “Wealth” Mean to You?
In our client meetings, the term “wealth” is often tossed around somewhat loosely. We talk about building wealth, managing wealth, enhancing wealth, and preserving wealth as if the concepts are universally understood. But what exactly is wealth? It’s such a vague term that every person has a slightly different meaning. That’s why we need to…
Estate Planning Tips for Blended Families
Every family is a little different, and that’s what makes families so beautiful! One common family structure is the blended family, which is a family that includes a couple and their children from previous relationships. Because these family structures are becoming more popular, it’s important to recognize blended families, especially when it comes to financial…
How to Stop Subconsciously Sabotaging Your Financial Goals
How often do you set new financial goals? How often do you achieve them? Most of us aren’t very successful with our goals, even when we have the best intentions and strong willpower.1 Sometimes, that’s because we’re setting unattainable goals. Other times, we’re missing the big picture and setting our goals with blinders on.2 Either…