The Gift of Financial Health: Best Practices for Keeping Your Will Up to Date

Estate planning isn’t something you do once and forget about—it’s an ongoing process that helps ensure your financial affairs are in order and your loved ones are taken care of. One of the most [...]

2025-03-17T14:44:46+00:00March 17, 2025|Blogs, Estate & Legacy Planning|

8 Financial Habits to Start Before Tax Season

Tax season can be challenging, especially if one is not financially prepared. While it may seem tedious, preparing beforehand can save time from last-minute hassles and help optimize tax returns. Therefore, adopting certain financial [...]

2025-03-10T14:42:57+00:00March 10, 2025|Blogs, Tax Planning & Strategies|

2025 Social Security Benefits and Taxes

People often misunderstand Social Security retirement benefits and taxation since not all benefits are taxable. The amount of benefits one receives and how much Federal tax applies depend primarily on the income level of [...]

How Pre-Retirees Can Jumpstart Their Savings in 2025

Catching up on retirement savings can feel daunting, especially if you've started late. However, with strategic planning and commitment, it's entirely possible to build a comfortable nest egg for your future. Here are four [...]

2025-02-24T16:23:24+00:00February 24, 2025|Blogs, Retirement Income & Savings, Retirement Planning|

Slower Rate Cuts, The Market, and Your Finances

Whether you’re checking your account balances, planning your next adventure, or enjoying a well-earned retirement, markets move... and with it, your account values may as well. Recent market volatility, driven by the Federal Reserve’s [...]

2025-02-10T16:51:42+00:00February 10, 2025|Blogs, Economy, Investing, Stock Market|

Advanced Estate Planning for High-Net-Worth Retirees: Solving Real Problems with ILITs, GRATs, and CRTs

Imagine this: Sarah and Robert, a retired couple in their late 60s, have spent decades building a comfortable life. Robert sold a successful business, and their combined estate, valued at $15 million, includes a [...]

2025-01-27T18:00:48+00:00January 27, 2025|Blogs, Estate & Legacy Planning|

How LLIMMT Can Impact Retirement Savings

Retirement savings, essential for independence in later years, can be influenced by numerous factors. Among them are longevity, liquidity, inflation, mortality (the stock) market, and taxes (LLIMMT). Each of these elements plays a crucial [...]

First Steps to Starting the Estate Planning Process

Estate planning is a crucial step for retirees to ensure their assets are distributed according to their wishes and to provide clarity for their loved ones. Beyond the legal and financial aspects, it's essential [...]

2025-01-13T20:17:04+00:00January 13, 2025|Blogs, Estate & Legacy Planning|
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