Gifting can get you in trouble without proper planning. The week of Thanksgiving marked the start of the holiday season. Advent services began yesterday (Sunday) at my church. Although Christmas traditions will look different, gifting will likely remain. According to a recent Kiplinger article titled “Gifting sounds pretty simple, but there are many ways to […]
Taxing life insurance benefits is dependent on several factors. You have people who depend on your income. Perhaps this is your spouse only. Maybe you also have children. Life insurance can be useful in providing financial protection for your loved ones if you were to die. According to a recent MoneyWise article titled “Are Life […]
Retirees considering marriage should evaluate several factors. You are in your later years. While in retirement, you have found purpose elsewhere. You have found love. Should you tie the knot? According to a recent Kiplinger article titled “Financially, Marriage Makes a Lot of Sense for Retirees,” retirees considering marriage should weight the pros and cons. […]
Yes, Virginia, stock market performance can impact your estate planning. You have money in the stock market. Perhaps this is limited to your retirement income. Maybe you have included savings plan with after-tax investments for long-term goals outside of retirement. Either way, how the stock market performs is important. According to a recent Wealth Advisor […]
Estate planning attorneys help people get their affairs in order. Close your eyes and try to picture an attorney in your mind's eye. Who do you see? Likely it is a trial lawyer from a televisions show or movie. When it comes to estate planning attorneys, most people have no frame of reference. In fact, […]
Tax law will see changes in 2020. Taxes are a unavoidable part of life for Americans. You are paid for your services. You must then pay the government for theirs. Although there have been taxes since the founding of our country, these do not remain the same each year. According to a recent CNBC article […]
Inheritances can trigger taxes. Your loved one passed away. You are mourning the loss. You are coordinating the funeral, visitation, and other family gatherings. The last thing you want to think about is taxes. According to a recent Investopedia article titled “Are Estate Distributions Taxable?,” it is important to understand tax implications if you are […]
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